Let Loose Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Let Loose Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2025. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 21 violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Let Loose Bar & Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Dec 29, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14// OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11// Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.
47
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11// MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12// OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12// OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.---- 6-201.17// MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM. 03/04/2026
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70
Dec 26, 2025
Reinspection
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11// OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14// OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11//OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11// PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111// OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ON TOPSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,IN LOWER TRAY OF OVEN,BEVERAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.BAR AREA-INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS WHERE SODA BOXES ARE STORED & CONDIMENTS.FURNANCE ROOM- IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR FOOD & CHEMICAL STORAGE AMONGST CLUTTER AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LIQUOR/OFFICE STORAGE -ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AT ICE BIN. AS WELL AS 1 DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/25. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A))
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15// OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF DINING AREA DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11// MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12// OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)// MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.--- 4-501.11// Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12// OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. Mar 4, 2026 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17// MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11// MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.---- 6-201.13// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.---- 6-501.16// MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.---- 6-501.13// MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.--- 6-201.17// MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM.
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Dec 4, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRICKLING HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSERS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR & PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ON TOPSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,IN LOWER TRAY OF OVEN,BEVERAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.BAR AREA-INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS WHERE SODA BOXES ARE STORED & CONDIMENTS.FURNANCE ROOM- IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR FOOD & CHEMICAL STORAGE AMONGST CLUTTER AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LIQUOR/OFFICE STORAGE -ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AT ICE BIN. AS WELL AS 1 DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF DINING AREA DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Let Loose Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Let Loose Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Let Loose Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Let Loose Bar & Grill.
Has Let Loose Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Let Loose Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 21 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Let Loose Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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