What is Publican Tavern K1's health inspection score?

Publican Tavern K1 has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Publican Tavern K1 last inspected?

Publican Tavern K1 was last inspected on November 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Publican Tavern K1 have?

Publican Tavern K1 has 26 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Publican Tavern K1 safe to eat at?

Yes, Publican Tavern K1 has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Publican Tavern K1 serve?

Publican Tavern K1 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Publican Tavern K1

Name: Publican Tavern K1
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 92

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/3/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Nov 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

8 records on file

6 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GAKSET ON INTERIOR OF COOLER AT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION DURING STORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
NOTED A BOXED JUICE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE AN ICE BIN WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE BAR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REMOVE JUICE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS ((LIQUID AND WHOLE (54.1F,44.1F,69.9F)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE WAFFLE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPS/DISHWASHING AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE BROKEN UNUSUED FOOD EQUIPMENTS (SLICER,TOASTER)DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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