Ice Bar (T3 L2)
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
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Score
Ice Bar (T3 L2) appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ice Bar (T3 L2) on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. COOK ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES DURING THIS TIME. MANAGER REPLACED SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND ARUGULA, 6 POUNDS CHEESE, AND 10 POUNDS DELI MEAT ($50) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY TAGGED WITH NO DOCUMENTED TAG REMOVAL. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE:DELI MEAT AT 49.4F, CHICKEN AT 51.5F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 47.3F. MANGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, AND SLICED TOMATOES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER AND MIANTAIN IT AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2615994 DATED 4/17/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BATTERY AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLAE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT FLOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACK ON FLOOR BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELF WITH FOOD ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WITH DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE SINK. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT ONE COMP SPRAYER SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE CRACKED AND BROKEN. REPLACE
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Sep 29, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEVERAGE TUBING/LINES WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK (BY THE KITCHEN DOOR) BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 16, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION? (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER PIPES AND (EXTERIOR) BEVERAGE LINES WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT TOP FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE WORNED-OUT AND STAINED SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT TOP FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE WORNED-OUT AND STAINED SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH SPLASHED DRIED DARK BUILD-UP STAINS SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALL AND CEILING AT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEA, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER RUBBER ENCADEMENT PIPING WITH GREEN AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Sep 25, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT BOTTOM LEFT DOOR OF BAR 3 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,KNIFE AND FORKS AT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ARE WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 FOUND ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,CHIPPED AT END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.14 (A) OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT THE BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AT PREP AND BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SHELFS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN (BOTH TOP) GASKETS AT THE SALAD PREP LINE COOLER#2.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT THE BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall at the far corner of the bar to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease and dirt on the exterior of the grease trap and drain pipe directly above it in the rear area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas- under the rear freezer and under the ice bin at the bar near the beer taps. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
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Sep 27, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the prep cooler vents located near the top of the cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain near the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Ice machine not maintained. Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portion of the ice machine (cubed portion). Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the prep cooler vents located near the top of the cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain near the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA,MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS AND DINING ROOM AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SALADS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA,MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREAS AND BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AT BAR AND PREP AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 30, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ice Bar (T3 L2) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ice Bar (T3 L2) on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ice Bar (T3 L2)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Ice Bar (T3 L2).
Has Ice Bar (T3 L2)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ice Bar (T3 L2) have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ice Bar (T3 L2) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ice Bar (T3 L2) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ice Bar (T3 L2) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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