Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER,ON UNDERSIDE OF WIRE RACK BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND ADDITIONAL RACK NEXT TO THAT ONE IN MAIN PREP AREA,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-UPPER WALL AT CEILING TILES,ON WALL BRACKET OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,ON TOP OF GLUE BOARD,ON LOWER WALL BASE OF PREP TABLE,CREVICE OF WALL PANELING BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ON WALL BASES AND ON FLOOR,CRAWLING ON CO2 TANKS,A HOLE IN CORNER & GAP ACROSS THE TOP OF LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ALSO APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAR AREA AND ON WALLS AT BEVERAGE STATION AND DINING AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 54.1F,MEN'S LEFT SIDE SINK AT 53.2F AND BOTH WOMEN'S AT 53.2F-54.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AND MAINTAIN. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE NOW HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT 1:30 P.M.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN,BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOCKER AREA,LIQUOR CLOSET AND FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT NEAR MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND WORN GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR DOORS OF BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS KICK PLATES ARE DAMAGED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE FILTER CART,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND REAR DISH AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CREVICES AND CRACKS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT BEVERAGE AREA & UNDERNEATH REAR DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA CEILING VENTILATION VENT DUSTY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET AND CAGE,LOCKER ROOM.
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Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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95
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT END OF GRILL/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER; OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ICE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ENTRYWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO AIR DRY OR STORE MOPS SO AS NOT TO SOIL FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temp dish washing machine at bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0 ppm obtained on Cl test strip. machine was running on empty sanitizer containers. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly traps noted over clean utensils. instructed to keep away of open food and clean utensils.
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82
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.2F, 1LBS OF CHICKEN CHILLI AT 50.8F AND 3LBS OF CHILLI AT 52.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 14LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (CHILLI, WINGS, SHEPERD PIE, COOKED PASTA) IN CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER RUN ACROSS THE STREET TO GET ONE FROM OTHER FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRANEBERRY, PINE NUTS AND ALMONDS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 16, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT FIRST SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVE A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECTS FOUND IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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90
Feb 14, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOODS OR CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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90
Apr 26, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER FOR FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: UNAPPROVED THAWING METHOD, FOUND BAGS OF FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN A BUCKET OF STAGNATE WATER, MUST USE ONE OF THE APPROVED HEALTH CODE METHOD FOR THAWING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ( FLOUR )
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN A SANI BUCKET ON CUTTING BOARD INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
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78
Mar 2, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.
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95
Mar 1, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 40 LBS OF LARGE BEEF BRISKETS WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL AT 61.3F-72.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $140.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH 0 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLOUDY GAUGES AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.
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78
Apr 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER FOR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REGROUT FLOORS IN SAID AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL TILE IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Sep 1, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in rear Kitchen areas by walk in cooler, and by rear storage areas(10 ), also observed/found live fruit flies(gnats)10 , in bar area, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). kitchen storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas by walk in cooler shall be provided.
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74
Oct 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST UTILIZE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCT OUT OF BULK CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SAME FOR OTHER SMALLER CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS. FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE CAUSING A WATER LEAK BEHIND IT.
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82
Jul 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOLDONG TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 56.5F AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLER AT 40 F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.2F- 52.5F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 5LBS OF RAW FISH, 4LBS OF SAUSAGE, 4LBS OF DICED TOMATOES. ITEMS STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCAREDED VALUED AT $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELES ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRURCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER DRAWERS NOT CLOSING TIGHLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL COOLERS CLOSE TIGHTLY.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN/DEEP FRYERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE GARBAGE CANS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
Sep 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST AND FLIES CONTAMINATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETRS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART.
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Mar 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. STANDING WATER UNDER UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK SPRAYER CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emerald Loop Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill.
Has Emerald Loop Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emerald Loop 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.
How often is Emerald Loop Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emerald Loop Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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