DEC 9
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOULEVARD SPORTS LOUNGE.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
2645 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 9, 2025 · passed
4 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS IN PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND OR REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD WARMER WITH STAGNANT WATER, PIC INDICATED THAT EQUIPMENT IS NOT USED ONLY DURING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT UNTIL USED DURING EVENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING WITH HOLES DUE TO PIPE LEAKING, NOTED WALL AT ENTRENCE OF BASMENT PAINT CHIPPING AND BREAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH NEAR GREASE PIT UNSTABLE/ CAVING-IN. NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT BAR THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE TRAINING AND OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
AUG 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
APR 212022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
APR 72022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2022
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FEB 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP KIT TO BE INCOMPLETE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY IN BASEMENT AT BASE BOARD THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS NO USE BY DATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
MAY 312019FAILED22 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
FAILED
22 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS NO USE BY DATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 400 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS IN PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO MICROWAVE,UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ,FREEZER AND COOLERS.DISH WASHING AREA-ON ROLLING CART AND PAN,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH MACHINE,REACH IN COOLER,FOOD & DISH STORAGE SHELVES.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF SINKS AND LIQUOR COUNTER BEHIND WIRES,LOWER SHELF OF CABINET.DINING AREA-ON ALL CONDIMENT AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR BEHIND DART MACHINES.BASEMENT- ON UPPER SHELF LEADING INTO BASEMENT,ON LEDGES,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR,ON PILED UP WOOD ,ON ELECTRICAL WALL OUTLET,UNDER FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVES.LIQUOR/OFFICE-ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD & LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS AND DESK.ALSO.APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CRAWLING FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA,THROUGHOUT BASEMENT .APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR EATING ON A PIECE OF MEAT UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/19.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN OFF HANDLE ON MICROWAVE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DJ EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BAR AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET HANDLE LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,OVEN,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,COOLERS,SMOKER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING AND CRACKED IN CORNER.MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND UNDER BAR SINKS,LARGE OPENINGS ON EXTERIOR WALLS NEAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING ON DINING AREA FLOOR .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND GRAFITTI ON WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND CRAWL SPACE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR ANND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL ON REAR OF BASEMENT.
JAN 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE DRAIN AT THE SAME AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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