Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERAION UNITS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WAHSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILS UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597190 ON 7-9-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37-NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #55-: 6-501.12-- NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE. : 6-201.11-- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED OVERSIZED POTS ON THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES, PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A DETAILED WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE POTS AND DEMONSTRATE FOR C.D.P.H. APPROVAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE WOODEN BAR AND THE TOP OF THE METAL LIQUOR COOLER BEHIND THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN UNUSED FURNITURE AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES, CUPS AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY COUNTER, DRINKING GLASSES ON TABLE AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR INFRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTA FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECTIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOO DRY STORAGE AND THE SMALL STORAGE WITH REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AQLL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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58
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 22, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOPS SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Sep 18, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. AFTER DISCUSSING WITH MANAGER, FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSURE EACH FOOD ITEM WITH AN ASTERIK FOR FOOD SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, EGGS). THEN MUST INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES AND GLASSES STORED IN COOLERS OUTSIDE AT BAR IN REAR AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS BACK INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION, WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE PREMISES MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON OPERATING MECHANICAL VENTILATION THAT REACHES WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO KEEP BATHROOM FREE OF OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed to maintain health policy signed by all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit and policy on site. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed menu with raw and potentially undercooked items not marked with disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed all raw items must be marked with disclosure and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items improperly date marked. Instructed all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with creation date and disposal date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking sink in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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64
Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR GLASS MACHINE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 2 STOPPERS ALSO OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ROD OUT/CLEAN OUT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE.
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82
Dec 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WOODEN FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO THE FLOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE 2-SLIDING GLASS DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR.ALSO REPAIR TOP PORTION OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND THE 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, THE FRYERS AND STOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN PANELS SURROUNDING THE GREASE TAP BOX AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER TOP.
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Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE COUNTER SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP COOKING AREA.------------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR (REAR) AREA OR LEVEL.--------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND LITTER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE COUNTER SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST SEAL OR CAULK OPENING/GAP BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP COOKING AREA.------------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR (REAR) AREA OR LEVEL.--------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND LITTER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SEAL WALL AT PREP AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPER FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Dec 4, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No ventilation in both washrooms. Instructed to install ventilation. No metal drain board on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install metal drain board. No drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 3 drain stoppers.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site while preparing and cooking potentially hazardous foods such as Italian beef, hamburger,chicken,sausage etc. Instructed manager to attend sanitation class and be certified under city of Chicago. Citation issued serious 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #521408 dated 5/3/11.#32-Must replace broken gasket on prep reach in cooler.#37- Must provide self closing device on women's washroom door.#38-Must repair one of the 3 compartment sink faucet. #41-Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement.Clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors,away from walls.Citation issued serious 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to defrost all the chest freezer and reach in freezer in 1st floor and basement,(with heavy ice accumulated).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Instructed to clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice machine and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind the bar, along the wall base,all corner behind all coolers and cooking equipments needs detail cleaning and maintain. Water on the floor by the CO2 and soda crate in the basement. Instructed to dry the floor to prevent insects harborage.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Stained /damaged ceiling tiles inside the men's washroom. Must replace ceiling riles.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No ventilation in both washrooms. Instructed to install ventilation. No metal drain board on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install metal drain board. No drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 3 drain stoppers.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Instructed to store ice scoop in a separate container to prevent possible contamination,(not inside the ice bin on top of the ice).
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May 3, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR, AND SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, MOP SINK, COUNTERS, ETC..
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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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 PREP AREA, BEHIND, NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 ONE OF 3PART SINKS FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant.
Has Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant 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 Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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