The Black Barrel Tavern
1061 W MADISON ST, 60607
Restaurant
PC
Last inspected: April 7, 2026
Inspection History
April 7, 2026
Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
March 7, 2025
Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
April 22, 2024
Short Form Complaint
Pass
P
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
March 7, 2024
Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
November 14, 2023
Short Form Complaint
Pass
P
April 20, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
Pass
P
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
April 18, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
Fail
F
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
April 10, 2023
Complaint
Fail
F
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
March 7, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
Pass
P
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
February 27, 2023
Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
September 19, 2022
Complaint Re-Inspection
Pass
P
September 12, 2022
Short Form Complaint
Fail
F
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
March 24, 2022
Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
March 4, 2022
Short Form Complaint
Pass
P
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
February 22, 2022
Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS