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ERIS BREWERY AND CIDER HOUSE in Chicago Failed Its Inspection

City of Chicago public health records show ERIS BREWERY AND CIDER HOUSE failed a high-risk inspection on August 7, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET
, located at in , , Illinois, failed its health inspection on August 7, 2026, according to the City of public health inspection record. The facility was evaluated under the category. The record shows no later inspection of this establishment, though it may have been re-inspected since without the record being updated. According to the inspector's notes, multiple violations regarding handwashing facilities and surfaces were documented. The record notes that an exposed handwashing sink in the prep area was rendered inaccessible by a container placed inside it, and a handwashing sink in the employee women's washroom had no running water due to a non-functioning battery. Hand soap was not available at hand sinks in the prep, dishwashing, and basement areas, which was corrected on site after management provided soap. Paper towels were also absent at the exposed handwashing sink in the prep area. Additional observations recorded by the inspector include a cutting board on the main line covered with deep grooves and dark stains, with instructions to repair or replace it. The inspector also noted that a three-compartment sink was leaking when water was drained from one compartment, and management was instructed to have the drainage system serviced.

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