BARBARO.
2525 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 292026PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OBSERVED EXIT DOOR ON SIDE OF BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD, EQUIPMENT UNTENSIL AND OTHER SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED PIPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS OR PROPERLY ENCASE PIPING TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN
2-402.11 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS VENTS THROUGHOUT SITTING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
APR 142026FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BAR ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES OF PREP TABLES 1ST FLOOR, IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AND DINING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR ON SIDE OF BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD, EQUIPMENT UNTENSIL AND OTHER SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED PIPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS OR PROPERLY ENCASE PIPING TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS VENTS THROUGHOUT SITTING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
DEC 22025PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED CHEF KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE, INSTRUCTED HOW TO STORE KNIFE WHEN NOT IN USE PROPERLY.
4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLETOP OF THE ONION CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BULGING OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CEILING BETWEEN DISH AND PREP CHIPPING AND IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESURFACE, AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE CEILING IS SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP/GREASE, AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 202025FAILED19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH POT, PANS, AND BUCKETS OF CHEMICALS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE STACKED HIGH. NOTED BAR SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BASIN FILLED WITH PLASTIC STRAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IN BASMENT HANDSINK NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
NOTED: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIREMENT OF 135°F OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF(ASADA) AT 120.9°F AND PORK(ALPASTOR) AT 102.9°F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (12 QUARTS OF CUT PINEAPPLE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53.8°F LOCATED IN BASEMENT SINCE 11/18/25. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED CHEF KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE, INSTRUCTED HOW TO STORE KNIFE WHEN NOT IN USE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLETOP OF THE ONION CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP/GREASE, AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BULGING OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED CEILING BETWEEN DISH AND PREP CHIPPING AND IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESURFACE, AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE CEILING IS SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2607951 CONDUCTED ON 11/22/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51)5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE). NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. (#55)6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALL WITH HOLE BY DISHWASHING AREAS CLOSE TO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ROACH/MOUSE HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 222024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND WALL WITH HOLE BY DISHWASHING AREAS CLOSE TO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ROACH/MOUSE HARBORAGE.
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JUL 202023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED AROUND GAS METERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN DISHES ON THE STORAGE RACK.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: 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)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN LAST TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 22019FAILED22 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMEPARTURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR AND BASEMENT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AND INADEQAUTE FOOD PROTECTION AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR ENTRY INTO PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FROM FOOD AND ENTRY INTO PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD IN BAR AREA.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.
MUST CAULK OR GROUT OPENING ALONG TOP OF WALL BASE IN BAR AREA,OPENING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT IN MAIN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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