Artango Bar and Steakhouse

4767 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Artango Bar and Steakhouse has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE WOODEN BOXES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BAR AND DISH AREA.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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86
Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE ALSO,APPROX:20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT BAR AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND INVERT THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS COOLER/SLICER ETC,CONSTRUCTION LETTER DEBRIS STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DEFROST
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS, SALT ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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82
Dec 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2021
Reinspection
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545235 ON 12/8/21 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE STORAGE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE OVENS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA BENEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE WALLS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BAR AREA, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 WALLS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 MUST FULLY RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Dec 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.
16
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE ON THE GLUE BOARD BENEATH THE STAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD RODENTS.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVES.
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Jul 3, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND SEE FOOD) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET TO REACH UNDER COLD LINE COOLER
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND SEE FOOD) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-25 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA AROUND DISHMACHINE AND UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY COVERED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET TO REACH UNDER COLD LINE COOLER
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DEBRIS UNDER COFFEE MACHINE
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS SPECIALLY IN BAR AREA AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR FILTERS AND AREA OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 22, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD -UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING 2 FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM( WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING PANEL IN THE KITCHEN BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.(MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS). BURNED OUT FIVE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: THREE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICTE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREAS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR HAS DAMAGED WEATHERSTRIP WITH A GAP,THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES HAVE RUSTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST BE MAINTAINED VISIBLE IN DESSERT 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREAS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT COOKLINE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE OF COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO UNIT,MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1632896,DATED: 03/10/2016. 32 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE. 06/10/2016 38 OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENSURE THAT WATER REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A FAUCET REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS (FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS A FUNCTIONING DISHMACHINE AT BAR). NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARMENT SINKS. 06/10/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/2/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT COOKLINE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE OF COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO UNIT,MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINK, TOILET, AND FIXTURES TO BE DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENSURE THAT WATER REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A FAUCET REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS (FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS A FUNCTIONING DISHMACHINE AT BAR). NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARMENT SINKS. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Artango Bar and Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Artango Bar and Steakhouse on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Artango Bar and Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Artango Bar and Steakhouse.

Has Artango Bar and Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Artango Bar and Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Artango Bar and Steakhouse 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 Artango Bar and Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Artango Bar and Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.