Farm Bar Edgewater

1133 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2020

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Farm Bar Edgewater is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Farm Bar Edgewater is from Jan 21, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Farm Bar Edgewater is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2020

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RODENT PROOF STRIP ON FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Apr 23, 2019

License

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ABOVE PREP SINK. MOVE RELOCATE DISPENSER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(RAW WOOD/ BROKEN BRICKS)MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. UNFINISHED WOOD SHELF ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL OR FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND LITTER ON CRAWL-SPACE FLOOR (BAR AREA). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CRAWL-SPACE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farm Bar Edgewater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farm Bar Edgewater on file is from Jan 21, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farm Bar Edgewater?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Farm Bar Edgewater.

Has Farm Bar Edgewater's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Farm Bar Edgewater have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Farm Bar Edgewater 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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