BROKEN BARREL.
2548 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 252025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED A BIG HOLE ON CEILING AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR ALL AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL HOLE ON THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11/NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-202.15/ OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
2-402.11/NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
4-501.13/NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13/ NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
4-601.11/NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR DISGARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
6-501.114/ NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.11/NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242024FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, EGGS (58.6 F), VARIOUS DRESSINGS RANGING AT 52.3 F TO 56.1 F, CHEESE (54.4), LETTUCE 54.7, APPROX 24 LBS VALUED AT $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN REACH IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS FOR SALADS AT 53 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISE. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
NOTED PLATES AT COOK LINE, SKILLETS AT COOK LIKE AND POTS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISH AND COOKWARE AFTER SANITIZING FOR AIR DRYING.
NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR DISGARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BROKEN BLACK WRAPS ON THE PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
WE OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
WE OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE ICE MACHINE/BIN. WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT. ALSO LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUES
DEBRIS AND WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESS DEBRIS AND SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDER ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, IT MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. KEEP THE FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER
BROKEN CEMENT ON THE FLOOR AT THE OUTDOOR BAR AREA BY THE NORTH ICE BIN.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE
DEC 92020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN SHELVES.
5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
6-201.13-OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.
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DEC 42020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN SHELVES.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR OFFICE WITHOUT ANY HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER STATED THAT HAND SINK WAS DISCONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.
JAN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, FIRED CHICKEN WINGS, DRESSINGS, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN PREP AND BAR AREA WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 1 OF 4 URINALS IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FLUSHING, DUE TO LOW BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/RE-GROUT FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
4-501.11 STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM SURROUNDING SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING ITO CEILING AROUND PIPES INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
: 6-201.13 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 282018FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
4-501.11 STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5-103.11(B)OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UPPER LEVEL BAR AND OUTSIDE PATIO BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-201.13 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING ITO CEILING AROUND PIPES INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM SURROUNDING SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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