THE GETAWAY BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

4530 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN CONTAINER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINEN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINEN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR AREA OF FACILITY INCLUDING OVENS, DEEP FRYERS, AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER IN-USE BY FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO CURRENT OPERATIONS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE FROM EQUIPMENT NOT IN-USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AREA TO BE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BEVERAGE SPILLS AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE RUSTED PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT OR SEAL THE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

FEB 11

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PASTA,CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CABLES UN STAIRWAY TO KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL CEILING WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN UPPER FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, MARINATED CHICKEN ) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LIKE FLOUR,SAUCES ETC MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO FOOD STAND UP 2 DOOR COOLER AND FOOD PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELF'S IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ,ON TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AND MUST CLEAN WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS LIKE BROKEN REACH OVER FREEZER

Minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS ARE LOW TO POINT THAT BACK OF UNITS STORED ITEMS ARE NOT VISIBLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTENSITY OF LIGHTS INSIDE COOLING UNITS OF 10 CNDL/FT2

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 9

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.(HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES,DISHMACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 4

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS IN COOLERS NOT IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR COOLERS AND ICE SCOOP HOLDERS AT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE ON CEILING NEAR THE KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO HANDLES ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND PREP COOLER TOP AREA DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ON CEILING 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUN 12

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STOREED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, SINK AND UTENSIL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END COVERS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INISDE COOLER. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLER.

JUL 31

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO HANDLES ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER COVER/LID; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING. DUST ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND REPAIR FAUCET.

JUN 7

2012

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (DINING AREA).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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