BARTACO.
Chicago Health Dept
1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER, HANDSINK IN DISH, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT & COLD WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH AREA, FRONT& REAR PREP, AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER, INSRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PASS 1 violation
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT WRITTEN PROPERLY INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS AT 166F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES.
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