THE BAR 10 DOORS.
1251-1259 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 232025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING NON-WORKING COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AT THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625433 ON 10/16/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 162025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING NON-WORKING COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TOILETS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILE UNDER THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES AND CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AT THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 112024FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINK AND KITCHEN PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.4F AND 3LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 52.7F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES:" THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE -HANDOUT GIVEN TO MANAGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 202023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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OCT 122023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE ASHTRAYS ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CITY CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 62018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER, AND ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON THE ABOVE-MENTIONED 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK KIN COOLER & FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AND CADDY'S AT BOTH BARS.
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IO THE 1259 SIDE OF THE PREMISES. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MENS ROOM.
FEB 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA BY OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,
FEB 212017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
DOOR TO TOP AREA PREP COOLER FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA BY OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,
OCT 62015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT).
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
MUST RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE.
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 222014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,SALT,ETC)
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN GLASS DOORS AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT BAR AND DINING ROOM AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BAR AREAS AND REMOVE SPILLS.
MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE FIRST HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. NOTED FOUL ODORS IN WASHROOMS IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR LIQUOR STORAGE AND STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NOV 12013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 312013FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN BOTH BAR AREAS,IN PREP AREA,IN HALLWAYS AND IN BASMENT. ALSO, EAST AND WEST TAYLOR STREET EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN THE EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. GAUGE IS NOT REGISTERING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT.
PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE.
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS AND WASHROOM STALLS AS NEEDED. MUST REPAIR WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY VALVE AT THE HOT WATER SOURCE UNDER THE HAND SINK BEHIND WEST BAR. ALSO, PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE PIPES UNDER HAND SINK OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT SPILLS.
PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
DEC 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY COIL. CLEAN THE COOLER COIL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE DISH MACHINE HAS A LIME BUILDUP INSIDE, THE CAN OPENER AND MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE KITCHEN FLOOR CORNERS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
THE HOT WATER HEATER HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK AND CLEAN UP THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
APR 202010FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS A 175 F FINAL RINSE, ADJUST THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE TO 180 F.
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE DRAIN LINE NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER HEATER LEAKS AND THE SODA GUNS HAVE NO DRAIN LINES CONNECTED. REPAIR DRAINAGE.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PESTPROOF THE EAST SIDE FRONT DOOR WHERE THE DOORS MEET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE UNSEALED CONCRETE, SEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE BASEMENT STORAGE WHICH HAS ICE AND SODA MACHINES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE HAS ROUGH, UNSEALED CONCRETE WALLS AND UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILINGS. SMOOTH OUT THE WALLS AND SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ARE INADEQUATELY LIT, INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO AID IN INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE BASEMENT.
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