JAN 15
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PRIMETIME BAR AND GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3057 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO SINK USED FOR DUMPING LIQUID WASTE AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INSTALLED FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,(SEE COMMENTS).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION (P.P.M.'S) AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON SAID WASHROOM DOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2555172 DATED:05/03/2022. #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 32022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 3
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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APR 262022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AND CABINETS UNERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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