Before you dine, check the sign.

HOPSMITH TAVERN

15 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60610

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-04-21; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

7 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-04-21), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-04-21: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DEEP DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS AND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST ON FAN COVERS AND RUST ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN WALK IN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR (WITH THE GREY DUCK TAPE ON IT) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEIING TILES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED IN NEED OF REPAIR. (OVER THE HOLDING AREA ALONG THE WALL AND OVER THE HOT HOLD LINE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA AND THE MAIN FLOOR AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERED THAT NOT ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

Diner reviews