Sifr
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Sifr stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sifr is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11---INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1ST FLOOR BAR AND ROOF TOP BAR ALSO, ROOF TOP BAR NEEDS A SEPARATE DUMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 9, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1ST FLOOR BAR AND ROOF TOP BAR ALSO, ROOF TOP BAR NEEDS A SEPARATE DUMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR PASTRY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR THE LEADS TO ALLEY WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 21, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 129.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $225 WEIGHING 14LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:55AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:55AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING UNIT AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WHITE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING UNIT AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARNORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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May 30, 2023
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, OBSERVED PINK SLIME DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DRIP PLATE. MANAGER STARED TO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD EXPOSED COUNTER TOPS LOCATED AT BOTH BARS AND WALL EDGE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLERS IN COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL SINK FIXTURE UNITS THAT IS NOT EASILY MOVABLE MUST BE CAULKED/SEALED ADJACENT TO WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON VENTS ABOVE THE PREP/DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sifr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sifr on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sifr?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sifr.
Has Sifr's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sifr have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sifr 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 Sifr inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sifr is inspected around two times per year on average.
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