SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FARM BAR LAKEVIEW.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

1300 W WELLINGTON AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 10, 2025 · passed with conditions

5 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F TO 49.8. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 51.75# FOOD VALUE OF $184.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING PREP TABLES TO BE STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND PAPER DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO BE FREE FROM EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER OUTSIDE IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO BASEBOARD ON EAST WALL IMMEDIATELY BEHIND FRONT BAR IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BASEBOARD OR COVERING.

NOV 2
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILDS UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT MENTIONED, AND INSIDE THE OVEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 25
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE GARAGE, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

: 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

: 5-501.115-- NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF USED EMPTY BEER KEGS PILED/STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- ALL RAW WOODEN ABSORBENT WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE COVER, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, OR CREVICES.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR GARAGE WHERE BOX FREEZERS, A WALK-IN COOLER, AND DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

JUN 17
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED READY-TO-EAT BREAD PUDDING AND FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER: CHEDDAR CHEESE @ 49.5F, POTATO SALAD @ 57.2F, CHEESE @ 50.9F, COOKED EGGS @ 77F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED MENU ITEMS MIS-LABELED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY DISCLOSED AND REMINDED ON BOTH THE PRINTED MENU AND THE VIRTUAL MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE GARAGE, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF USED EMPTY BEER KEGS PILED/STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN ABSORBENT WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE COVER, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, OR CREVICES.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR GARAGE WHERE BOX FREEZERS, A WALK-IN COOLER, AND DRY FOODS ARE STORED.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED.-----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-10-20 NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.#51- OBSERVED DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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DEC 10
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE STORAGE BIN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND ON WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

OCT 26
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST STORE ALL BOXED ITEMS AT BAR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AND GLASSWARE STORAGE AT REAR BAR COUNTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER WATER SUPPLY LINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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