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Chicago Blackhawks Stanley's T2 Bar

11601 W Touhy Ave

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Jan 27, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 GALLONS MILK, 8 POUNDS OF COOKED NOODLE PASTA SALAD, 7 POUNDS OF TURKEY SANDWICHES, 5 POUNDS OF FRUIT CUPS WITH CUT MELONS, 7 POUNDS OF YOGURT CUPS, AND 6 POUNDS OF HARD BOILED EGGS ($400) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND SMALL WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 2, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOOR OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 7, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 7, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL CEILING/WALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS DRAINS NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREAS.--- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND ALL FLOORS 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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source

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