Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
70
Score
Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 10 times.
Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON REAR NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORING BELOW THE ICE BIN AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP IN THE BACK AND IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE PREP AREAS.
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Mar 20, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REAR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOT EASILY CLEABLE BROKEN BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BEER TAPS AT BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Nov 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHEMICALS FOR THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY. MUST MANUALLY DISPENSE CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO DISPENSE ALL CHEMICALS AUTOMATICALLY PROPERLY. NO DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICERS IN TWO PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE MAIN KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE REAR BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK, SURROUNDING FIRE SUPPRESSION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE HAND SINK WITH MISSING COVING TILES AND OPEN GAPS. MISSING WALL TILES AT THE GARBAGE CABINET AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING TILES.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. NOTED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH BROKEN, CRUMBLING CEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BAR ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A CREVICE SEALAND IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE CLEAN STORED DISHWARE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----LARGE A-HOLE NOTED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST SEAL.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT CLOSET CLUTTERED, ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE ALL OTHER ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OUT PF 06/10/2019 NOTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, HOWEVER NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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 29, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, DRY BEANS, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS 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 WALLS AT MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS NEXT TO WASHBOWLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL/COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. FOUND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SEAL.
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Oct 4, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WHITE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE ON POTATO SLICER AND MANDOLIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL, NEAR THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FILL IN HOLE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE ON POTATO SLICER AND MANDOLIN.
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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 SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 40 SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S BATHROOM AND APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WHITE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL, NEAR THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FILL IN HOLE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE REAR BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WESTERN FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RUBBER COVING, TRIM, OR BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A CEILING CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
4 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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT A DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RUBBER COVING, TRIM, OR BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A CEILING CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Oct 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
6 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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS WASHROOM AND FOUND 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN SOUTH AND NORTH EXIT DOORS AND WALLS, DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS IN WASHROOM/HOT WATER TANK ROOM (ALL WALLS, CEILING, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED AND NOT COVERS FOR ICE BINS (X2) AT BAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS AND PROVIDE COVERS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ICE BINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA SYRUP SPILL ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS/CEILING IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM URINAL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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May 16, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(STORAGES AND PATIO BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED.SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,BUILD-UP OF DUST.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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May 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FRONT INTERIOR PANEL IS BROKEN AND RE-ATTECHED WITH WIRES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRONT PANEL. TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD, MUST PROVIDE INVOICE OF PURCHASE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000072160-18
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN(GREASE),IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.PLUMBER ON PREMISES,UNABLE TO ABLE TO FIX THE.TAGGED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISHMACHINE,AND USE DISPOSAL UTENSIL, AND FAX LETTER WHEN SINK IS FIXED.(FAX #312-746-4240)PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072160-18
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTEDD FROM 5-6-2010,REPORT #233603 # 35- DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. # 38-DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072161-10
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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. PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(STORAGES AND PATIO BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP),INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.UNDER THE GRILL,BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ,AND PATIO STORAGE.REGROUT FLOOR WHERE IS NEEDED(1ST FLOOR,REAR AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED.SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.
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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. CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,BUILD-UP OF DUST.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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May 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINE TUBING IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT COOLER NEAR THE STAIRCASE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar.
Has Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trader Todd's Restaurant & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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