Friends of Friends

2001 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Friends of Friends. Friends of Friends was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Friends of Friends' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE RIGHT WALL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 6, 2025

License

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP AREA IS BRICK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WALLS IN PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friends of Friends last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friends of Friends on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Friends of Friends' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friends of Friends have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friends of Friends 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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