Five Star Bar
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Five Star Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Five Star Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SINKS, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE ROLLING STORAGE RACK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Feb 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE MUST BE ADDED TO THE DIGITAL MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED EGGS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING IN THE DISH AREA AND THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL CAST IRON SKILLETS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MANAGER INVERTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR UNISEX RESTROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND DISH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD (FLOUR ETC). MANAGER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MEASURING CUP USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER STORED WITH HANDLE OUTSIDE OF SPICES DURING INSPECTION.
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Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. RAW CHICKEN MUST BE SEPERATED AND STORED UNDERNEATH READY TO EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN AND STORE RAW CHICKEN UNDER ALL REASY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TOMATO JUICE AND SUGAR STORED NEXT TO AND UNDER CHEMICAL SEWEAR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS. ALSO INSRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS ON THE SAME SHELF AS TOXIC CHEMICALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 BEING STORED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM MANAGER ARRIVES WITH CFM CERTIFICATE AT 11:40 A.M PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 45F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORTY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS ON COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR BROKEN IN DISREPAIR. ALSO NOTED GASKETS BROKEN ON TALL VERTICAL COOLER LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CAULKING OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON HOT LINE FILLED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CALKING AND RE-CAULK SAID AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FRYER WHEELS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND TALL VERTICAL COOLER LOCATED AT PIZZA STATION INSIDE DOOR FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILE BROKEN UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED NEXT TO FILTERS BURNED AND FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Star Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Star Bar on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Star Bar?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Star Bar.
Has Five Star Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Star Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Five Star Bar 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 Five Star Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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