The Atlantic Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at The Atlantic Bar & Grill stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG WALL JUNCTURES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND REAR BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING ALONG WALL JUNCTURES AND MAINTAIN WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (GNATS, FLIES, ANTS) ON THE FLOOR AND WINDOWSILLS ALONG WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION OF DEAD INSECTS THAT MAY ATTRACT ADDITIONAL PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS (INTERIOR CAVITY) TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET HANDLES LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Mar 25, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (BAR,PREP AREAS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED BROKEN FREEZER 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR LIDS OF FREEZER CHESTS IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE LIDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE (2) BAR.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND MAIN KITCHEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Nov 23, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2355866 ON 12/24/19 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ONE SIDE AND PREP COOLER ON ANOTHER SIDE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. 58 - 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY "1/2" INCH OPENING UNDER BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ONE SIDE AND PREP COOLER ON ANOTHER SIDE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF REACH OVER FREEZERS INCLUDING GASKETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE NON POROUS MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS
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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 REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS ON WAY TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING FANS IN BATHROOMS . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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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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Aug 23, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS AND DINING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE REAR PARTY ROOM IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES NOR POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED BAR COOLER STORED AT REAR PARTY ROOM OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AT MAIN KITCHEN SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN, CABINETS IN WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRONG SMELLY URINE ODORS IN MEN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO ELIMINATE ODORS,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS.
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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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Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS DURING USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, PREP COUNTER, AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN, MAINTAINED OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED ENTIRE TOP LID OF GREASE BOX WITH WASTE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ALONG EXTERIOR SIDES AND ON GROUND. ALSO, OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH BOXES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THAT DUMPSTER LID MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND GREASE BOX MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CLEANED TO PREVENT NUISANCE WITH RODENTS AND INSECTS. SERIOUS CIATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS DURING USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, PREP COUNTER, AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON ONE OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN, CABINETS IN WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAINS AND DRIED FOOD AND PEELING PAINT; ALSO MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES, REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL/REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Apr 12, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN-MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT 3PART SINKS AND EXPOSED SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Atlantic Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Atlantic Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Atlantic Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Atlantic Bar & Grill.
Has The Atlantic Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Atlantic Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Atlantic 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 The Atlantic Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Atlantic Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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