DEC 9
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOSS BAR.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
418-420 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 9, 2025 · passed
7 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR WOMAN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT BARS WITH LITTER DEBRIS/BROKEN GLASS IN BETWEEN BAR EQUIPMENTS AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON UPPER WALLS NEAR THE PIZZA OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
SEP 192024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE OPNENING EDGE OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST ALONG THE OUTSIDE OPNENING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF THE DEEP FREYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING IN AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE WOODEN BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG SIDE OF WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING IN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE BAR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN AND THE DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CREATED FLOOR AREA IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
DEC 152023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing sign at basement prep area hand wash sink. instructed to post.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Chest freezer door in basement's storage room in poor repair, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Using grocery bags for food storage in walk-in cooler, instructed to use food grade bags.
NOV 182022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, FULLY SUPPLIED, AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN NORTH BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN PROPER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QAC TESTING STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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DEC 282021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT THE BACK BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 202021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT THE BACK BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AT LEAST 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT MAIN BAR ON EQUIPMENT, ON AND AROUND BOTH BEER COOLERS, AND FLYING AROUND THE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SO THAT SHELVES ARE NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND DIRTY WATER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF BOTH BEER COOLERS IN THE MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TWO OF THE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FAUCETS IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT RESTROOM AND ONE OF THE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FAUCETS IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT RESTROOM NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/17/2020 REPORT 2356980 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.11) OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH A BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
JAN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH A BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2279265 ON 3/12/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT BAR AREA HAND WASH SINK, BAR WAS OPEN AND SERVING CUSTOMERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOOD SHELVING USED IN BASEMENT'S FOOD WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAR 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED SEVERAL HAND SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. AT THE HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS. AT THE MAIN BAR HANDSINK, NOTED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. AT THE BACK BAR, NOTED HANDSINK BLOCKED BY A BUCKET SITTING IN THE BASIN, AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EACH SINK AND REMOVED THE BUCKET. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRIES, PIZZA) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS SHELF LINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED OIL ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKLINE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SIDE LIQUOR CAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK.
SEP 12015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOP OF BARS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND NOT INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BARS.
AUG 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED UNEVEN PAVEMENT BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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