Bar Louie
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Bar Louie has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Bar Louie's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BAR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REAR WAREWASHING UNIT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. BAR UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN/SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AN ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: USING CRATES WITH OPENINGS AND CRACKED SURFACES AS STORAGE BINS FOR MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE BINS THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. HAMBURGERS AND STEAK). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). EMPLOYEE CORRECTED MENUS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN WRAPS, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 80F-90F. MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISH AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE FRONT DOOR SLOWLY DRAINING. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GARBAGE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASMENTS STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER SEWER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR RELOCATE.
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Sep 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING LOCATED IN PREP WAREWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BAR AREA. NOTED SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF SAID WAREWASHING MACHINES WERE 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,SOUPS, GUACAMOLE, ETC) STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (REHEATED CHICKEN, LOUIE SAUCE, COUS COUS,MELTED CHEESE, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER PRESENTED PHOTO COPY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST MAINTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE PRESENT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-28-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP AS WELL AS THE TWO DOOR UNIT CONNECTED TO COLD HOLD IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DOOR CREVICES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ALL LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN BAR AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER,LIQUOR SPILLS, STRAWS, NAPKINS, TRASH, AND DRIED FOODS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, INCLUDING OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING AND HAVE COOLER SERVICED. ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON-SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46F TO 51F. 12 LBS OF CHICKEN, 49F, VALUED AT $100. 4 LBS OF PICO DEL GALLO, 46F, VALUED AT $15. 4 LBS OF BRUSHETTA DIP, 50F, VALUED AT $15. 2 LBS OF RANCH DRESSING, 49F, VALUED AT $10. 3.5 LBS OF ALFREDO SAUCE, 49F, VALUED AT $10. 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 48F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND GREASE TANKS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EFFACED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR PREP. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTER ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON STAIRCASE WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. CEILING LEAK ABOVE SAID STAIRCASE. REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM BEHIND BAR, STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. ALSO, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, INCLUDING OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Aug 3, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 7/27/17, REPORT #2071463, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 18 OBSERVED 15-20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP, BAR AREA AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, MORE FLIES NOTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, ABOUT 35-40 SMALL FLIES NOTED AT THIS TIME, VIOLATION UPGRADED, INSTRUCTED BY SUPERVISOR, TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO COME OUT IMMEDIATELY TO SERVICE AREA, BRING REPORTS FOR REVIEW, MANAGER WORKING ON CLEAN TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY, WITH RETURN TOMORROW, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15-20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP, BAR AREA AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC), NO CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILBLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTD THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WHEN FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED OR SERVE, MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA, NEXT TO STORED GLASSWARE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, BOX OF RAW BACON STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO LETTUCE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED/CUT FOR READY TO EAT SALAD. INSTD TO STORE AND PREPARE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS INBETWEEN USES). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WHEN BOTH UNITS TESTED. UNITS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ISNTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: COMMON STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ICE SCOOP WITH CONTAINER THAT WILL PROTECT THE UTENSIL FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 19, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND INSTALLED WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZERS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLING PIPES UNDERNEATH WASH BOWLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALSO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST BE ABLE TO VERIFY EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: COMMON STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ICE SCOOP WITH CONTAINER THAT WILL PROTECT THE UTENSIL FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Louie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Louie on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Louie?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bar Louie.
Has Bar Louie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Louie have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar Louie 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 Bar Louie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Louie is inspected around two times per year on average.
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