Dstrkt Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Dstrkt Bar & Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dstrkt Bar & Grill's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
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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 STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 C: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING SEPERATING LEAVING A GAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,CEILING IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST FROM REAR PREP AREA CEILING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 30, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52.2F IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.1F IN FRONT PREP AREA. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1- DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS-50.4F.1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-44.6F.3LBS. SHREEDED COOKED CHICKEN-51.8F.11LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-54.0F-54.5F.1LB. BEEF EMPANADAS-49.3F.1LB. CHICKEN EMPANADAS-51.1F.8LBS.DICED RAW CHICKEN-48.9F.10LBS. RAW STEAK-50.0F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.36LBS. $256.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDER ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/30/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING SEPERATING LEAVING A GAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM REAR PREP AREA CEILING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 1- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
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Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.
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95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.
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86
May 5, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT IN CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYERS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOMS NOT WORKING AND THE FRONT OF SOAP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT MEN'S BATHROOM FALLING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S ROOM AND UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT IN CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE AREA(COOLERS, DRY GOODS, LIQUOR, BEVERAGES, CLEANING MATERIALS) FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. STORAGE AREA WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE BRICK, WOOD AND CONCREATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NON-POREOUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS. YOU CAN ONLY GAIN ACESS TO STORAGE AREA OUTDOORS IN REAR.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR, ALSO NOTED NO HOTWATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMANT BAR, BASEMENT WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WTAER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE STORED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEVICHE AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO.7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 10- 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SUGAR, FLOUR AND BLACK BEANS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE AREA(COOLERS, DRY GOODS, LIQUOR, BEVERAGES, CLEANING MATERIALS) FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. STORAGE AREA WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE BRICK, WOOD AND CONCREATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NON-POREOUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS. YOU CAN ONLY GAIN ACESS TO STORAGE AREA OUTDOORS IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST RE,MOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 28, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
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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: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE, ALSO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE DUMPSTER SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A valid city of chicago certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dstrkt Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dstrkt Bar & Grill on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dstrkt Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Dstrkt Bar & Grill.
Has Dstrkt Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dstrkt Bar & Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dstrkt Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dstrkt Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dstrkt Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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