Logan's Bar and Grill

2230-2232 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Logan's Bar and Grill appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 21 times.

Logan's Bar and Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AT BOTH BAR REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12: **C** Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater OBSERVED WASTEWATER PIPES IN BASEMENT LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO TREPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: -501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AT BOTH BAR REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12: **C** Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater OBSERVED WASTEWATER PIPES IN BASEMENT LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO TREPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Aug 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SHRIMP AT 55.6F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 50.4F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 53.6F, WHITE RICE AT 55.9F, SPANISH RICE 54.9F, AND CHICKEN AT 53.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BYTHE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL WAS CHANGED OUT AND IS NOW MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE NORTHWEST BAR UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK MFLIES IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT BOTH BAR REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER PIPES IN BASEMENT LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO TREPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLED ONIONS AT 94.6F STORED IN METAL FOOD CONTAINER ON TOP OF PAN AT THE HOT HOLDING TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD GRILLED ONIONS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $10.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED GRILLED ONIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES AT 47.6F, VEGETABLE BURGER PATTIES AT 46.4F, COOKED RICE AT 50.2F IN THE RIGHT-HAND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 18 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $40.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BEER WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR ROOMS CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME/BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLERS FAN COVERS AND REAR OF COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR ROOMS CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS/
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Jul 6, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS, COOKED BEANS, SAUTEED MUSHROOMS, ETC.) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS AT 143.8F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND SOOT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 30, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE UNDER GRILL REACH IN COOLER AND BURGER REACH IN COOLER- BEEF PATTIES AT 50.0 F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.9 F, PORK AT 50.0 F, CHORIZO AT 49.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH BURGER REACH IN COOLER AND UNDER GRILL REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURES MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND STANDING WATER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 23, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT HALLWAY DRINK STATION(COFFEE,TEA,WATER AND PICK UP WINDOW)MUST INSTALL HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT HALLWAY BEVERAGE/PICK UP WINDOW AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL. TOILETROOM TO STAY ON LONGER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & BARS. FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEER WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,EXTERIOR TRIM AT SAME ,CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT BAR AREA NEAR ICE BIN,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BASEMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING,REAR HALLWAYS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND THE SAME EMPLOYEE WENT OUT OF REAR DOOR TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND CAME BACK INSIDE AND PUT DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AGAIN.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND SANITIZER SOLUTION PPM'S AT 0.0 PPM'S.OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION CONTAINER EMPTY.MANAGER CHANGED OUT CONTAINER AND NOW AT 100 PPM'S.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT HALLWAY DRINK STATION(COFFEE,TEA,WATER AND PICK UP WINDOW)MUST INSTALL HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA.ALSO.APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA UNDER FLOOR MATS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/16/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SCOOP.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT HALLWAY BEVERAGE/PICK UP WINDOW AREA.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL. TOILETROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & BARS. FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEER WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,EXTERIOR TRIM AT SAME ,CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT BAR AREA NEAR ICE BIN,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING,REAR HALLWAYS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.UST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AT 60.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ADJUST AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER OBSERVED COOKED PORK AT 51.6F. CORN BEEF 48.9F, RICE 54.6F, AND BEANS 56.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $21.00 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALL,CEILING AND VENTILATION VENTS ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING ON NORTH SIDE BAR DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found sewage pipe running along ceiling in basement. Must completely seal or insulate pipe or remove any dry storage foods or equipment from under pipe.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found approximately 40-50 live small black flies in the following areas: on clean pots and pans in rear kitchen; on walls near drying rack; on shelves in rear of kitchen; in north dining room; and in basement dry storage area. Advised to contact pest control for service. Must minimize or eliminate pest problem. Must detail clean and sanitize all areas noted. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tin foil used as a shelf liner on rack next to grill. Instructed to remove. Tin foil is not permitted as a liner. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install splash guard on exposed hand sink in kitchen area between sink and steel rack to protect mixing bowls and batter from contamination. Found sewage pipe running along ceiling in basement. Must completely seal or insulate pipe or remove any dry storage foods or equipment from under pipe.
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Oct 22, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FOOD PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE STORAGE AREA ABOVE SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES. APPROXIMATELY40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OB SERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FOOD PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND GREASE ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREAS ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBPRAGE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST BPROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT PREP COOLER HOLDING A TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 35 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, CHEESE, CALAMARI, AND FISH) VALUED AT $145, IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54.4F-57.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PHF AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND PINK AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (UPPER AND LOWER). TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIPE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN SAME COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD NOTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT, UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND BARS UNDER SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIPE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN SAME COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD NOTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT, UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND BARS UNDER SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Mar 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA-NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP. REACH-IN COOLER READING 45.5'F, AND WALK-IN COOLER READING 55.9, BOTH COOLERS TAGGED, MUST RESTRICT USING UNTIL UNITS HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS, ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW SHELLED EGGS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS PULLED PORK 47.9'F, BEANS SALSA 46.5'F, COLE SLAW, 44.5'F, CHICKEN 44.7'F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.3'F, COOKED ONIONS 46.3'F, FALAFEL 61.5'F, TURKEY 44.8'F, CORNED BEEF 45.5'F, EGGS 55.4'F, 56.3'F, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW, PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED, APPROX. 28 POUNDS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $133.00, MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40'F AND BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS FORMED, MUST REMOVE ICE FROM BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS, HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, ONCE CORRECTED, FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, NO STATE LICENSE INSIDE OF BOOK, MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF STATE LICENSE ND MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7038-020
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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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST DATE AND LABEL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TALL 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LID ON SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING WALL OUT LET COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA, MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
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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: STOVE, FILTERS, DEEP FRYERS, DISH RACKS, VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS
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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: FLOORS UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER
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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 CLEAN: WALLS THROUGHOUT, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS
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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 ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE: ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA
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Jun 30, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BARS,MAINTAIN,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.FOUND EXPOSED BRICK NORTH WALL ALONG COFFEE STATION MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE ON CEILING OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER,DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF DISHWASHING,ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO MINIMIZE SAID PEST PROBLEM,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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 MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BARS,MAINTAIN,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT INCLUDING BARS,FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,MAINTAIN.
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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.FOUND EXPOSED BRICK NORTH WALL ALONG COFFEE STATION MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE ON CEILING OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER,DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT BARS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 2, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE OR CLEAN COOKING SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED AND AGAINST WALLS IN KITCHEN, AND DISH WASHER RACKS STORED ON FLOOR MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT KITCHEN HALL PREP AREA BY CHEF COOLER AND STANDING REFIGERTOR.
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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. 1COMP. SINK IN AND OUTER WALLS OF DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLASHES NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO OUTER WALLS OF 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN AND SMALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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 CLEAN WALLS AT DISH WASHING MACHING,3COMP. AND MOP SINKS AREAS WITH DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT MAIN BAR SOUTH EAST SIDE 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 ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT EASTEND AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Logan's Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Logan's Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Logan's Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Logan's Bar and Grill.

Has Logan's Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Logan's Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Logan's Bar and 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 Logan's Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Logan's Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.