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As of 2026-04-07, The Monkeys Paw passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

The Monkeys Paw

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2524 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Lincoln Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-04-07
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Violations at most recent inspection

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IN THE KITCHEN.
core violation
INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
core violation
NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
core violation
NOTED MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
core violation
UNUSED BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
core violation
CEILING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
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The Monkeys Paw health inspection FAQ

Has The Monkeys Paw passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

The Monkeys Paw passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-04-07. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did The Monkeys Paw have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at The Monkeys Paw's most recent inspection on 2026-04-07. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was The Monkeys Paw last inspected by the City of Chicago?

The Monkeys Paw was last inspected on 2026-04-07. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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