Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. 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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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114---: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 82.9F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN TINGA IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.CHICKEN WINGS HAD NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE UPON MY ARRIVAL AND WAS ON SITE 30 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2609772 ON 12-27-24. #10-: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#53- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 12-27-24 FROM REPORT #2609772 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: DISHWASHER NOTED WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE,
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF GUARDS ON CORNERS OF METAL SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA IN A NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGERS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (50.2F-55.5F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (HAMBURGERS,SALMON).MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS."PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI,HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MEAT SAUCE,SALAD DRESSINGS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
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May 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR(ONE OUT OF 3 COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE DOOR TRESHOLD OF THE EMERGENCY/EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on all refrigerators in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen microwave to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ice machine in the basement to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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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 the bar floor behind coolers and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall near the grease trap to have dirt accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the base of the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REACH-IN FRIDGE (RIGHT DOOR) NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCETD UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. ALL SURFACES MUST BE 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 DUST FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE FLATTOP GRILL TO REMOVE GRIME AND DUST. MUST CLEAN GASKETS AND DOOR TRACKS AT ALL TALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE/CRACKED FLOOR RIGHT BELOW DOORWAY LEADING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL LOCATED ABOVE THE 2DR FRIDGE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST HOT WATER FAUCET PUSH VALVE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE REAR ROOM SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM CLOSEST TO KITCHEN.
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SHELVES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING WALL SURFACES IN SOUTH DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 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: PIPES LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FAR END OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AD REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED-RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURAFCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FAR END OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SLICER, CAN OPENER, CHEST FREEZERS, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO BAR AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOUTH WALL BEHIND MOP SINK WITH DARK MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO MEN'S WASHROOM WALLS NOT FINISHED, MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE AT KITCHEN BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Aug 9, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL NOT MAINTAINED WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PART WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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: FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER AND 2 SIDE DOORS WITH OVER 1/4 OF AND INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER STOVES, GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND COOLERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80328
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Jun 17, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE,PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON ICE MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEP. OF HEALTH FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY FOR INSPECTION
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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.//SOME FOODS NOT LABELED,NEED NAMES & DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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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 PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION
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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 REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREPAREA/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE THROUGHT BUSINESS
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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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 UNDER & STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR/NEED DRAIN COVER IN FLOOR AT BOTTOM OF STAIR WAY IN REAR STAIRES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUSTHAVE 50 FEET(MORE LIGHT)CANDLE LIGHT IN MEN RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR UNABLIE TO PROPERLY CLEAN RESTROOM
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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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY (DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill.
Has Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail 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 Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ravenswood Station Bar & Grill — the Rail Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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