Signature Bar

1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Signature Bar has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Signature Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
95
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. FOOD ITEMS WERE NOT STARRED ON MENU THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ITEMS (STEAK, BURGER, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY BY ADDED REMINDER (*) NEXT TO ITEMS THAT ARE NOT FULLY COOKED. MUST PROVIDE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES IF ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spoons-in use are kept in a standing water container. instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces and ice scoop holder not clean, orange film noted on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.
49
86
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT/1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
82
Dec 7, 2023
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Signature Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Signature Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Signature Bar?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Signature Bar.

Has Signature Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Signature Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Signature Bar 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 Signature Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Signature Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.