Bar Bambi

1703 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Bar Bambi has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bar Bambi is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND GLASSWARE AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A MOUNTED POSITION WITH THE MOPHEAD UPRIGHT BETWEEN USAGE/STORAGE.
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86
Dec 22, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Bambi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Bambi on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Bar Bambi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bar Bambi have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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