Side Street Saloon
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
64
Score
The most recent inspection for SIDE STREET SALOON, located at 1456 W George St, Chicago, IL, was conducted on 2025-08-05 and resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations, with notable issues including adequate handwashing sinks, properly labeled food, and the proper storage of in-use utensils. Across 19 scored inspections, SIDE STREET SALOON has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
47
Mar 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jun 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 2, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
58
Mar 27, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Mar 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
35
Sep 13, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 9, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 2, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 12, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Aug 5, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE ON TABLE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND I-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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