Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill

2619 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill has been inspected 17 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN STORAGE WOODEN SHELFS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE SHELFS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2566813 DATED:11/09/2022 #58--2-102.13: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS USED TO LINE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND INFRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED/PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Nov 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GREASE TRAP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THESE AREAS.
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Jan 22, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT FROM WALLS BY ICE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS BY BAR AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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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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Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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 NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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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 BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM FLOORS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OF THE FLOOR FOR PEST HARBORAGE PREVENTION AND EASY CLEANING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN KITCHEN IS VERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS FROM 20-50 CNDL/FT2
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 5, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID BROKEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER LID , TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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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 NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. 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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN 2-DOOR COOLER. 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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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 BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM FLOORS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OF THE FLOOR FOR PEST HARBORAGE PREVENTION AND EASY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN KITCHEN IS VERY LOW. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS FROM 20-50 CNDL/FT2
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND ON THE WALLS BY THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS BY THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE THREE EMPOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, SURFACES OF THE PLASTIC LID WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES,PIPE,PLASTIC LID AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS IN THE PREP TABLE. NO GROCERY BAG ALLOWED TO STORE FRESH FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK FAUCET INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR 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 TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 28, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED MOP SINK NEEDS REPAIRED AND BETTER MAINTAINED,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,
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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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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink in bar installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shields along sides of sink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink in bar not properly connected. Instructed to repair to have adequate hot and cold water pressure. Bar three compartment sink leaking at faucet. Insstructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jul 24, 2013
Consultation
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA OR RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AS ORIGINALLY LICENSED.
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Jun 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AND PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND MOP CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR TO CUT THREAD ON MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE THE ICE IN ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED SCOOPS.
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Aug 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER GREASE BOX (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 3, 2012
License
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Bar cooler not operating. Must have unit on and able to maintain potentially hazardous foods a 40F or less.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER AND PROPER TEST KIT/STRIPS.
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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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK.------MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF BOTTOM/SIDES/TOP OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP/OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. MUST POST SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM STOVE/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTALL OR PROVIDE SANITARY DISPENSER FOR PAPERTOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE COOKING HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 4" COVE NOT INSTALLED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL COVERS ON CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHTBULBS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AND FUNNEL FOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UTILITY SINK IS CLOGGED AND IN UNSANITARY CONDITION, DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE SAID SINK. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERM0OMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETER (OF-220F)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FRONT CLOSET BY BAR AND REAR UTILITY ROOM ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ELSE 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: "NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCE AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SIGHTED 2 ASHTRAYS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill.

Has Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Johnnie Blue — Sandunga 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 Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Johnnie Blue — Sandunga Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.