The Aberdeen Tap
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
74
Score
THE ABERDEEN TAP, located at 440 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 12, 2025, which resulted in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to adequate handwashing sinks and preventing contamination during food preparation, storage, and display. Across 18 scored inspections, THE ABERDEEN TAP has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Jun 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
May 3, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jul 9, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
39
Feb 6, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 7, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 30, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 15, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No handwashing signs in restrooms. Instructed to post.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: An ice maker installed under an open staircase in the basement, instructed to install a protection barrier or relocate the ice maker away from the staircase.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Chest freezer installed under cast iron sewer line, instructed to move away from sewer lines.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups are not air-dried after washing and stacking. Instructed to air-dry all multi-use utensils.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The ice maker interior surfaces are not clean, noted a gray film was noted on the upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for both ice makers in basement. Instructed to install.
51
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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