Chicago
64
YOUR CALL

Azucar Bar & Grill

2647 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
64/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-19
Pass Rate
69%
3 failures
Score
64/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-19
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2011, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-02-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE COOLING UNITS INSIDE PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED GREASE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-02-20 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL AT LOWER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.(SCRAP WOOD,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2023-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PILES OF CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR STORE OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2023-09-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS HAD ONLY ONE PEST INSPECTION REPORT IN THE LAST YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR STORED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. AN ADDITIONAL PEST...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PILES OF CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR STORE OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2021-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-12-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT SILVERWARE IN CADDY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT WINDOW COUNTER,BAR DISPLAY UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,ROLLING CART,BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES & WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND SPLINTERED WOOD FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EAS...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks in reach in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed clean(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in kitchen prep area thar had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

2016-06-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found bulk food items (rice, flour, etc) without proper labels. Must label all bulk food items with names. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer, and on rack next to fryer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found several open holes in the ceiling in basement. Instructed to fill or repair holes near food storage. Must maintain.

2015-10-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL THE RAW WOOD BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-08-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE BAR AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

2013-10-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KITCHEN SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE DEEP FRYER AND GREASE TRAP ARE GREASY, CLEAN BOTH AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP IN A LIGHT COLOR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND THE BAR AND KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN HAVE OPENINGS FOR AIR DUCTS, SEAL THE OPENINGS AND PLACE A REGISTER COVER OVER THE OPENINGS. THE WALLS ARE DIRTY IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

2012-11-13 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREA

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR HOLE ON FLOOR FRONT AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR HANDLE TO TOILET COMMODE IN BATHROOM

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZATION BASEMENT AREAS, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZES WANTED ITEMS

2011-04-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS BAR SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN,PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STOVE,OVEN,HOOD,FILTERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN,FAN COVERS INSI...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS BY 3 COMP SINK WITH PEELING PAINT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

2011-03-29 Fail NO ENTRY

No violations found.

2010-09-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN BOARDS ON 3COMP.SINK ,AND JUICE DISPENSER IN THE BAR WITH DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.

2010-09-14 Fail Non-Inspection

No violations found.

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