REBEL AND RYE TAVERN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25

CHICAGO, IL - REBEL AND RYE TAVERN received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.

The facility operates from 726-728 W GRAND AVE in River West, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 48. Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips - Comments: Observed Missing Sink Stoppers for the Bar 3-compartment Sink.instructed to Provide and Maintain 3 Adequate Working Sink Stoppers and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The second violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 53. Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned - Comments: Observed No Covered Waste Receptacle Provided in the Unisex Washroom.must Provide and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The third violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: 55. Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Instructed to Detail Clean and Organize Basement Utility Mop Sink Room and Remove Unnecessary Articles (broken T.v's) Etc, Due to Potential Pest Harborage and Elevate Mops,brooms Cleaning Equipments Off the Floor at Least 6" to Facilitate Cleaning and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fourth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 56. Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used - Comments: Instructed to Detail Clean Ceiling Ventilation Covers Inside the Washrooms to Remove Accumulation of Dusts and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.