Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
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Score
CHEF'S SPECIAL COCKTAIL BAR, located at 2163-2165 N Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 10, 2026. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the proper storage and handling of utensils, equipment, and linens, as well as the installation, maintenance, and cleanliness of physical facilities. CHEF'S SPECIAL COCKTAIL BAR has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Nov 22, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Jun 2, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Jan 9, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
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Violations — Feb 10, 2026 Inspection
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS, PLATES AND OTHER MEANS STORED ON SHELVING RACKS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR AND DETTACHED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT SPACED FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA (FRYERS, TABLES ETC) THE CONNECTD GAS SUPPLY LINE INCLUDING YELLOW HOSE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED SOIL.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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