Illinois Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Illinois Bar & Grill has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 17 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Illinois Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/6/ 25 REPORT 2617003 NOT CORRECTED. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE/COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH GRILL, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE, DEBRIS, GRIME 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND/UNDER SYRUP BOXES WITH EXCESSIVE LIQUID SPILLS/SYRUP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON SODA LINE BUNDLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE/COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH GRILL, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE, DEBRIS, GRIME
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND/UNDER SYRUP BOXES WITH EXCESSIVE LIQUID SPILLS/SYRUP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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Jul 9, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILT-UP RUST RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AS WELL AS ON THE GREASE TRAP LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD LINED SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOOR NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MMAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 12, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE SMOKE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE (BARTENDER) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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May 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH BURGER, AND THEN FOOTNOTE ALSO ON MENU. MUST CORRECT ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS SURFACES INSIDE BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA (AND ALSO SHELVING IN BEER COOLERS USED FOR DRY STORAGE). OBSERVED WOOD VANITY IN LADIES RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. SIDE OF UNIT HAS RAW WOOD EXPOSED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WOOD, PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACE TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE FRONT COOLERS. MUST REMOVE. CARDBOARD IS NOT PERMITTED AS A LINER. ALL SHELVES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE SIDES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER PARTS OF WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ROTTING WOOD UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTD TO REPAIR SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ETXERIOR AND SIDES OF THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND RAW BACON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44-45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 13# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ETXERIOR AND SIDES OF THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING TOILET TANK COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Jun 29, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRYER APPEARS TO BE LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING CABINETS, WHEELS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR REAR FOOD PREA AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGS, RECORDS.
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Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE SEALED. ALL WOOD SHOULD BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. COME SHELVES CONTAIN FUZZY WHILE MOILD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN ALLL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE OF GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF GRILL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND LARGE EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR BEHIND GRILL NOT MAINTAINTING 40 F OR LESS. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR WAS FOUND AT 48.6 F. REFRIGERATOR CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10LBS OF GROUND BEEF USED FOR BURGERS AT 48.3-49.6 F. ALL BEEF WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIONATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE SEALED. ALL WOOD SHOULD BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. COME SHELVES CONTAIN FUZZY WHILE MOILD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN ALLL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE OF GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF CHEST PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND (1) CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE
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Dec 21, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE THREE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDRERNEATH THEM THICK WITH GREASE BUILBUP.
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Dec 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS RUST,LIME BUILDUP AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.THE ICE MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED AND DO NOT USE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.WHEN THE UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZE. FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX 312 746 4240.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTINTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN, CHILLI,BURGER ECT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE THREE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDRERNEATH THEM THICK WITH GREASE BUILBUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASETMENT STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM. PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER TO THE OPEN DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE WALKIN COOLER AND REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, COUNTERTOP UNDER MEAT SLICER AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE TILES LOOSE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Illinois Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Illinois Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Illinois Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Illinois Bar & Grill.
Has Illinois Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Illinois Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Illinois 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 Illinois Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Illinois Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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