Judi's Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Judi's Sports Bar & Grill has 18 inspections in the public record. On Aug 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 14 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 12, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE CABINET LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WOODEN CUTTING BLOCK VERY DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR IN SPOT IN THE KITCHEN AND THE AREA BEHIND THE BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WALK COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 1, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, WOOD PREP COUNTER,NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, OVENS,ICE MACHINE AND SHELVE ON STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD, OVEN NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OB SERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTELL.
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO EMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 7 LIVE FLIES IN PREP AREA AND 11 LIVE FLIES IN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7- 38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTELL.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, WOOD PREP COUNTER,NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, OVENS,ICE MACHINE AND SHELVE ON STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD, OVEN NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OB SERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR, SHELVES, INSIDE FOOD COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. ALSO EXTERIOR OF STEAMTABLE,COOLERS BEHIND BAR,DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS, HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLER FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE
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Mar 9, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, CABINETS AND SHELVES BEHIND BAR, ICE MACHINE, FANGUARD INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, LOWER LEDGES IN BAR.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING HEAVILY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK AND USE BAR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER BAR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, CABINETS AND SHELVES BEHIND BAR, ICE MACHINE, FANGUARD INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN BAR AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL ON WOMEN WASHROOM. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO ASHTRAYS ON SHELF UNDER BAR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, MANAGER,OR OTHER PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF THE AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020
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Feb 5, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CABINET/SHELF IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN RUSTLESS SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE RACKS AND BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE WARPED AND DAMAGED FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES PER CITY CODE.
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Jan 28, 2015
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARTENDER WASHING GLASSWARE BUT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING GLASSES. SHE ONLY HAD TWO COMPARTMENTS SET UP, THE WASH COMPARTMENT HAD (AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT-LESS THAN 10PPM) OF BLEACH IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. ALSO, FOUND A LARGE SERVING SPOON INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, ACCESSIBLE WITH NOTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF IT AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. FOUND BOTTLES STORED INSIDE THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ICE AND STORE BOTTLES SEPARATELY FROM THE CONSUMABLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387545 DATED 07/03/2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33- DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS. 35-DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CABINET/SHELF IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN RUSTLESS SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE RACKS AND BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE WARPED AND DAMAGED FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES PER CITY CODE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 11, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND CLEAN VENT OF DUST
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MABE,THE ICE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM UNIT AND MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND CLEAN VENT OF DUST
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Feb 26, 2013
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, ETC.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SINKS IN KITCHEN, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT AREAS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND BAR AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND BAR AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN REACH-IN COOLER.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND JUICE SHELVES, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF ABOVE BEER COOLER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DISPLAY CASE, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER, 6 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LIQUOR DISPLAY SHELVES IN BAR AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT, LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR UNDER BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXTENDING FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SINKS IN KITCHEN, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT AREAS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND BAR AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND BAR AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AT ICE MACHINE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT COOLERS AND BEHIND BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DUST DIRT, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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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.MUST REMOVE FLOOR MAT AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS BEHIND COOK LINE AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS UNDERKITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND FROM BEHIND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS FOR DISHES.
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Feb 3, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND BAR,ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED 4 LIVE DRAIN FLIES AND 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND FLOORS NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANT SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (POLISH SAUSAGE)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WINDOW SILL BEHIND STOVE,INTERIOR TOP PANEL AT ICE MACHINE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST,DIRT,FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FLOOR MAT AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND FROM BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO STORE DISHES AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT, UNDER BAR, AND KITCHEN AREAS.(DIRT BUILDUP AT BASEMENT).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC,)
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Dec 2, 2010
Complaint
5 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. MUST LABEL,DATE FOODS IN COOLER-FIFO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE-UNITS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FLOUR SUGAR ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF OVEN,FOOD EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WIC IN BASEMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN PREP AROUND EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FLOORS,ELEVATE STORAGE THRU-OUT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP/BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED HEAVILY WET SOILED ARTICLES IN BASEMENT/CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Judi's Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Judi's Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Judi's Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Judi's Sports Bar & Grill.
Has Judi's Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Judi's Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Judi's Sports 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 Judi's Sports Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Judi's Sports Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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