Chicago Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2022
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Score
Chicago Sports Bar & Grill has been inspected 13 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Sports Bar & Grill since Oct 21, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN DISREPAIR IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (OWNER) DOES NOT HAVE A CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION. (KITCHEN CLOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED, AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN BEVERAGE COOLERS OR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547436 ON 9/3/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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Sep 3, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND CEILING ABOVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 ITEMS.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: LIVE FRUIT FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND CEILING ABOVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 ITEMS.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLER,SMALL COOLER , AND BAR GUN HOLDER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE, NOT CLEAN, AND ODOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE WALKIN COOLER IT IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PREP HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH, GRILL AND HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMWNT AS WELL HAS GREASE AND FOOD ALL OVER DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CHANGE THE GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER OFTEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CEILING IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PANT ALL.
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Jul 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NECESSARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS OR HAVE WINDOWS ABLE TO OPEN.
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Nov 3, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S,DAMAGED WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,DOOR SWEEPS ON ALL DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED SUCH AS BEANS,SPAGHETTI.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #160912 6/4/09 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER.#31 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF KEG COOLER AT BAR.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AREA.#35 MUST SEAL OR CAULK ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,LOOSE WALLBASES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.REAR EXIT & SCREEN & FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.#38 MUST REMOVE CAULK FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#43 MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PREP HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,FRYER,FILTERS AT HOOD,MEN'S TOILET ROOM SMELLS OF URINE,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Oct 21, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Sports Bar & Grill.
Has Chicago Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Sports Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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