Chisox Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2023
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Chisox Bar & Grill stretching back to 2011. On Jun 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Chisox Bar & Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE SINK IN EACH WASHROOM THAT NEEDS A BATTERY FOR THE SENSOR TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST CORRECT. A WORK ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED FOR REPAIR AND ADDITIONAL SINKS IN WASHROOM WORKING PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND BY WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT AT 2ND FLOOR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTICLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT FRUIT,CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND REFRIGERATOR BELOW COLD HOLDING . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MALE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING PREP AREAS.HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RESTORED AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.ALSO OBSERVED DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT OUTSIDE BAR WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING FACILITIES (NO SINK).OUTSIDE BAR OPERATION HAS BEEN CEASED UNTIL PROPERLY INSTALLED HAND SINK ARE PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL INSIDE BARS IN ESTABLISHMENT.PORTABLE HAND SINK IS NOW PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITCAL 7-38-030)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM NEAR LIFT MACHINE,REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR,2ND FL. AUDIO ROOM ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND CLUTTER ON FLOOR.ALSO,AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR,REAR DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2064306 6/15/17 NOT CORRECTED #38-THE SENSOR ON THE 1ST & 3RD FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.SENSORS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SHORTEN SANITIZER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON NACHO COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH TRAY STORAGE RACK,BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS , BAR AREAS AND ICE MACHINE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILINGS AND LIGHT FIXTURE IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER,RAMP LIGHT SHIELD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREAS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK,UNDER BEER COOLER ON 2ND FL. BAR AREA,SPIDER WEBS NEAR LARGE OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT 3- COMP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. DINING AREA STORAGE(BEHIND CURTAIN),LIQOUR ROOM/OFFICE,EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SENSOR ON THE 1ST AND 3RD HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR NEED CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE THIRD FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; SENSOR BATTERY NEEDS REPLACING. (FOUR FAUCETS AT SINK)
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May 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS 1ST FLOOR COOLER. OBSERVED BAR REACH IN COOLER( NORTH) WATER ON BOTTOM OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE & ENTRANCR TO REAR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL WHERE THE POTATO CHOPPER IS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR MOVE POTATO CHOPPER FROM THIS WALL.ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE 1 COMP SINK/WSPRAYER.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMOKER AND SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE REAR SMOKER IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS-REMOVE GREASE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY THE DISHMACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS UNDER THE STAIRS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR.
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Apr 19, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Sep 28, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA/KEG COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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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.CLEAN COFFEE DRIP TRAY 2ND. FLOOR,CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER 1ST. FLOOR AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER 1ST. FLOOR.
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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.FLOOR 2ND FLOOR BAR WATER OBSERVED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD 1ST FLOOR OUTSIDE UPPER WALK IN COOLER.
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Mar 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chisox Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chisox Bar & Grill on file is from Jun 20, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chisox Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chisox Bar & Grill.
Has Chisox Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chisox Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chisox 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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