GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Bar 22

2244 S Michigan Ave

Last inspected Jan 9, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Pass w/ Conditions

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Bar 22 has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

No account needed. Unsubscribe at any time.

More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 9, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND SOME LABELS ILLEGIBLE ON THE DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND RELABEL ALL CONTAINERS IN ORDER WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS, SPOONS, AND FORKS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER CONVEYING OF SEWAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. WHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IS USE SEWAGE BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND POOLS ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Dec 23, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Dec 11, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 19, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS TO BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS) NOT PROPERLY STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED (OPENING SIDE DOWN) AND MAINTAINED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Dec 13, 2023

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby