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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Small Bar #1

2956 N Albany Ave

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Complaint

Jun 16, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP OR OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR OF BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jun 8, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA TO BE UNTREATED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FURNACE CLOSET), CLEANABLE WALL PANELS DETACHED FROM COOLER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 30, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA TO BE UNTREATED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING COMBINATION OF 1-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING WITHOUT PRIOR DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA INSUFFICIENT IN SIZE OR CAPACITY FOR ADEQUATE WAREWASHING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK WITH AT LEAST 3 COMPARTMENTS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FURNACE CLOSET), CLEANABLE WALL PANELS DETACHED FROM COOLER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

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