Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden

3256-3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for SHEFFIELD BEER & WINE GARDEN, located at 3256-3258 N Sheffield Ave in Chicago, IL, was conducted on May 7, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 61. This inspection identified one major violation and eight minor violations, including issues with wiping cloths and the proper supply and accessibility of handwashing sinks. Across 22 scored inspections, SHEFFIELD BEER & WINE GARDEN has historically maintained a low-risk profile.

22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
May 22, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
May 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Oct 6, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 17, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
May 10, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
37
Apr 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 21, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
13 minor violations.
52
May 21, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — May 7, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY AND DURY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR BAR AREA NEAR TO SMOKER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASE IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)