Estate Ultra Bar
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Estate Ultra Bar has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up seven times.
Estate Ultra Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Brooms stored too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away or install a barrier.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, a dark film noted at bottom panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMP. SINK AT THE ROOFTOP BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR BAR ON ROOFTOP PATIO UNABLE TO BE ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BAR SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED AGAINST INCLIMATE WEATHER, PESTS, ETC.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY COCKTAIL CUPS AT BAR WITHOUT FOOD SAFE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON CEILING OF ROOFTOP PATIO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 48.2F, CHICKEN 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND STORED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE NOTED ON TAG. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER A VARIETY OF BOXED BEVERAGES, AND A VARIETY OF PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDER RINSE BASIN AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (WHERE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ARE LOCATED). ALSO NOTED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OCTOPUS AT 12.5LBS, LOBSTER AT 9.3 LBS, AND SHRIMP AT 17 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.4F - 49.5F, SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED IN REACH COOLER LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AND RAW CEVICHE ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 40 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINNING AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND STORED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT SOLD OR SERVED DATE NOTED ON TAG. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7- 38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT OVER A VARIETY OF BOXED BEVERAGES, AND A VARIETY OF PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS OR ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDER RINSE BASIN AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (WHERE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ARE LOCATED). ALSO NOTED NO COVERED GARBAGE RECPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR, ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 7, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN 2X4'S POSITIONED UNDER THE LEGS OF THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED IN THE SHED AND BEHIND THE BAR ON THE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT SHELVING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANELS TO THE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND LARGE POTS/UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE UTENSILS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532753 DATED 4/09/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. 34-MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. 35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED. EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. DAMAGED, PEELING CEILING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. -NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION. BAR MUST BE ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED WITH SOLID, DURABLE AND WASHABLE WALLS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS, VERMIN AND CONTAMINATING ELEMENTS DURING NON-OPERATING HOURS AND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. 37-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE SAME WASHROOM. 41-ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE SHED MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND LARGE POTS/UTENSILS TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE UTENSILS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Apr 9, 2015
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED. EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. DAMAGED, PEELING CEILING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION. BAR MUST BE ABLE TO BE ENCLOSED WITH SOLID, DURABLE AND WASHABLE WALLS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS, VERMIN AND CONTAMINATING ELEMENTS DURING NON-OPERATING HOURS AND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE KITCHEN WASHROOM DOOR. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE SAME WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD/HOT HANDLE ON WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE SHED MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 5, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 TOILETS NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Estate Ultra Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Estate Ultra Bar on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Estate Ultra Bar?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Estate Ultra Bar.
Has Estate Ultra Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Estate Ultra Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Estate Ultra 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 Estate Ultra Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Estate Ultra Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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