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Best Bar

2233 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Best Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2021. On Sep 5, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Best Bar is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR FILLED WITH ICE AND NOT COVERED WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE. THE MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT FOR PEST CONTROL ON SITE WAS DATED ON 11/03/2022. INSTRUCTED CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN BEHIDN THE BAR FILLED WITH ICE AND NOT COVERED WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 21, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE WITH A SERVICE REPORT FOR THR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON-SITE NOR A SIGNED CONTRACT BY BOTH PARTIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
43
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Bar on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Bar?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Best Bar.

Has Best Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best 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 Best Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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