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THE MONKEYS PAW

2524 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60614

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-04-07; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-04-07), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-04-07: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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