Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Illinois Bar & Grill Inc
4135 W 47th St
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4 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 27, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON SODA LINE BUNDLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/6/ 25 REPORT 2617003 NOT CORRECTED. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE/COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH GRILL, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE, DEBRIS, GRIME 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND/UNDER SYRUP BOXES WITH EXCESSIVE LIQUID SPILLS/SYRUP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER 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 issuesnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE
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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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE/COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH GRILL, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE, DEBRIS, GRIME
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND/UNDER SYRUP BOXES WITH EXCESSIVE LIQUID SPILLS/SYRUP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 9, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILT-UP RUST RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AS WELL AS ON THE GREASE TRAP LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source