Small World Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Small World Bar & Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Small World Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
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May 12, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HIGH CHAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BROOMS AND MOPS NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA IN CORNER,ON FLOOR UNDER WALL SHELVING UNITS ,FURNANCE ROOM-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND PLASTIC BAG ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/12/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500693 4/23/2021 NOT CORRECTED #58- 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND FROM INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA TO A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLERS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AROUND HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRE/DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND AROUND DOOR TRIMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT,DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,STORAGE AREAS,BASEMENT,BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS,BASEMENT AND LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER AND GAPS AROUND LOCKS & SCREEN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Apr 23, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM WITH A LID.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN AND TACO'S. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Serious citation issued #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARETMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Nov 5, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WASHROOM WINDOWS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Oct 29, 2013
Complaint
8 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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG STAIRWAY AND WALLS IN BASEMENT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND CHICKEN WING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED HAMBURGER 158.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WASHROOM WINDOWS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Oct 10, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SCREENS FOR WASHROOM WINDOWS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Small World Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Small World Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Small World Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Small World Bar & Grill.
Has Small World Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Small World Bar & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Small World 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 Small World Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Small World Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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