Chicago
18
BEAT

Bobby Love'S

3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Liquor · Low risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 8 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
8
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-06
Pass Rate
25%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-06)
Failed 5 inspections (2026, 2026, 2026...)
Sanitation issues found across 19 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 19×
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Pest Activity critical 16×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2026-02-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-02-03 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INCLUDING THE WASHROOMS AND BEHIND THE BAR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FOUNDATION WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING STAFF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2630092 ON 1/21/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE WOODEN LIQUOR CABINET AND WALK-IN BEER KEG COOLER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND SLIDING DOOR BEER C...

2026-01-29 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INCLUDING THE WASHROOMS AND BEHIND THE BAR.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND A HAND WASHING SIGN BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.12 OBSERVED 5 DEAD RODENTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE WOODEN SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR CABINET IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE LARGE DIVOT IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE BEER COOLER. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FOUNDATION WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING STAFF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2630092 ON 1/21/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BOILER ROOM, ON THE STAIRS, AT THE BASE OF...

2026-01-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE STAIRS, AT THE BASE OF THE STAIRS, IN THE CORNERS ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMO...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598545 ON 8/2/24 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - NOTED LARGE HOLES/OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE BAR, ON FLOORS OF THE D.J. BO...

2024-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11--: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DESIGNATED, ONE COMPARTMENT HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--- REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, RODENT PROOF SEAL ALONG THE DOOR THRESHOLD.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

: 3-304.12--- BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DOOR EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15--- LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL OF THE EAST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11--- NOTED LARGE HOLES/OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-201.11---- NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE BAR, ON FLOORS OF THE D.J. BOOTH, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, BEHIND AND AR...

2024-07-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DESIGNATED, ONE COMPARTMENT HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, RODENT PROOF SEAL ALONG THE DOOR THRESHOLD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR BASEMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT. 5 DROPPINGS AT THE D.J. BOOTH AND 3 TO 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DART MACHINE GAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO N...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN CRATE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DOOR EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT WASHBOWL OF THE EAST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED LARGE HOLES/OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE BAR, ON FLOORS OF THE D.J. BOOTH, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL, REMOVE ALL POOLING LIQUID AND MA...

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-28-23 REPORT #2582494. #53- 5-501.17 --NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORI...

2023-09-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

2023-09-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP WITH PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE AND ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.VIOLATION# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ..FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH STANDING WATER, DIRT AND RAT DROPPING. ..FLORRS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. ..FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BA...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ...

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