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90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar

231 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar seven times, with records going back to 2019. 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak water pressure at bar station hand wash sink, Instructed to provide uner city pressure.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to increase light intensity.
56
90
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
95
Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS AT 65F WHEN THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SAID HAND WASHING SINK AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS NOR AN IRREVERSIBLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THERMOMETER TO PROPERLY TEST THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE'S FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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78
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
35
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EXPIRED TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
58
90
Jun 11, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (DRAINING SLOW) IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE. HAS EXPOSED DUCT AND PIPES. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL FLOATING CEILING THAT COVERS ENTIRE PREP/BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE FOR REVIEW.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar.

Has 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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