SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

701 RESTAURANT BAR.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

5737 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 2
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14// NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)// NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE AIR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115// NOTED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON THE GROUND OF THE ENCLOSED AREA AND A PILE OF BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON THE GROUND NEAR BUSINESS/RESIDENTAL REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13// NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 24
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SHEILD DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE AIR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON THE GROUND OF THE ENCLOSED AREA AND A PILE OF BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON THE GROUND NEAR BUSINESS/RESIDENTAL REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 21
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OCT 29
2024
FAILED
13 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN NEAR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(KITCHEN AND BARS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS(BARS AND KITCHEN PREP).

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING AREA FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. MUST INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON PREMISES. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b).

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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