Crowbar Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Crowbar Lounge appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2011. On Dec 1, 2025, 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 picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMP PREP SINK FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND WEST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE SANDWICH REACHI-IN COOLER AREA BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB INSIDE COOLER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT MEN WASHROOM AND REAR BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN BAR FRONT DOOR AND CENTER OF BANQUET DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 6, 2023
Complaint
7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567517 11/23/22 NOT CORRECTED #53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55- 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BANQUET BAR TO SHORT TO REACH FAR RIGHT & LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO BE FILLED UP TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BANQUET BAR AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING WATER ON TO ICE .MUST REMOVE & DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,STOVE DRIP TRAYS,ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER , BEHIND CO2 TANKS & LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BAR PREP AREA.ALSO. 3-5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BANQUET BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAIN BAR FRONT DOOR AND CENTER OF BANQUET DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT DISH MACHINE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BANQUET BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CART,MEAT SLICER, FRYER CABINETS,BEER KEG COOLER.MUST DEFROST - REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING,MAIN & BANQUET BAR AREAS,BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE IN PREP/DISH WASHING & MAIN BAR AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,MEN'S & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE MALE CUSTOMER SITTING AT THE BAR SMOKING A CIGARETTE AND DRINKING A BOTTLE BEER AND PUTTING ASHES INTO A SMALL PAPERBOWL.SPOKE WITH THE PIC THAT THERE IS NO SMOKING INSIDE OF FACILITIES. CUSTOMER CONTINUED TO SMOKE AS I SPOKE WITH PIC.CUSTOMER FINISHED AND LEFT THE BAR. (7-32-015)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Nov 23, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER.
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Aug 28, 2020
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND EAST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR REFRIGERATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 20, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS OR AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ALL ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STOVE IN KITCHEN. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BEHIND BAR UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND COOLERS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
5 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 FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STOVE IN KITCHEN. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA BEHIND BAR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR AS WELL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE BANQUET HALL SIDE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZER AND THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM AND ORGANIZE OTHER FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Aug 27, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ABD
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT1497144 DATE 09-25-2014(38)Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN HANDLES ON DOORS TO COOLERS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE ALL RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM EXTERIOR OF CAN OPENER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BLADE OF CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA WHERE HOT SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED, INTERIORS OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR BY ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(BAR AREA). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM IN REAR BANQUET AREA. CLEAN ALL SPILLS AND LIQUID SPLATTERS FROM WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND BAR AND ON CEILING INSAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER SITTING AT BAR SMOKING A CIGAR UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FOR INSPECTION. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-015.
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May 17, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
11 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: FRONT AND WEST DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR HAS 1" GAP ON BOTTOM AND WEST DOOR HAS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN BAR, ICE MACHINE. ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, BOTTLE CAPS, DEBRIS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN (PEELING PAINT). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER VANITY AND WOMEN WASHROOM (WEST).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/STORAGE AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAINLINES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST BANQUET BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTES AT BAR. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND MEAT SLICER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND OLD FOOD FROM SLICER/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS BEHIND BAR,OFFICE,BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREP AREA.
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
5 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.OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ( BEEF 145.3*). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION NEED TO APPLY.
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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 RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP, ALSO IN 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND BAR RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST RE-SEAL NON TOXIC SEALER OR REPLACE
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER,SLICER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO DISH MACHINE BROKEN TAGGED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crowbar Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crowbar Lounge on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crowbar Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Crowbar Lounge.
Has Crowbar Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crowbar Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crowbar Lounge 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 Crowbar Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crowbar Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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