Pass

The Garage Bar and Sandwiches

6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 11, 2026

The Garage Bar and Sandwiches was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 11, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door in the kitchen not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the bar area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

37 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all certified managers have expired allergen training certificates. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door of walk-in cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from faucet of 3 compartment sink located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris in interior of oven and fryer cabinets. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 cerified manager with expired allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion. Must clean and maintain ice machine.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 2-door grill cooler rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulted grease/food build up on ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling light cover cracked/damaged above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must replace ceiling light cover.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door sweep needed on door in kitchen leading towards dumpsters.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  9. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed diced tomatoes at improper cold holding temperature at 55.2f in prep cooler. Also observed the following tcs food items at improper cold holding temperature. Beer cheese found at 47.8f, macaroni and cheese found at 48.5f, ranch stored in mini cups found at 46.2f, red pizza sauce found at 44.8f, queso found at 47.8f, shredded cheese found at 55.8f. Instructed manager proper cold holding temperature for tcs food items must be held at 41.0f or below. Food was discarded and denatured. All food weighing approximately 30 lbs at a cost of $100.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of 2-door prep cooler at 51.1f. Proper ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Prep cooler is tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  11. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-observed low water pressure at both exposed hand washing sinks located in first floor bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17-observed no covered trash receptacle in women's toilet rooms located on first and 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed one certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must undergo allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at both exposed hand washing sinks located in first floor bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's toilet rooms located on first and 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must undergo allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate 6" off the floor or provide raised shelvings to store the food containers to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood in the cook line with grease build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  16. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.11 (a) instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-902.12 observed utensils stored behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to properly store in a clean, sanitized rack or magnetic knife rack to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 cleaning equipment (brooms, mops etc) must be stored off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 found wall behind mop faucet (rear) in poor repair with opening. Instructed to seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 milk crates are used as storage racks on premise. Instructed (food and non food items) to properly use storage racks 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa-100-0367 found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  18. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  19. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in bar area behind heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in kitchen reach in cooler, must properly date food items in kitchen reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment/cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  21. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath exposed hand sink in prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (mops and brooms) off the floor to prevent pest harborage.

  23. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  24. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters, deep fryer cabinets, can opener attached to prep table, meat slicer and cooler gaskets not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers in prep area. Instructed to have all themometers conspicuously inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

  26. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Dish machine in bar area not properly sanitizing utensils. Low temperature dish machine chlorine sanitize at 0 ppm while in use. Instructed that low temperature dish machine must properly sanitize all utensils at 100ppm of chlorine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "held for inspection" tag posted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Eshaust hood and filters, deep fryer cabinets, can opener attached to prep tabel, meat slicer and cooler gaskets not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers in prep area. Instructed to have all themometers conspicuously inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

  27. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  28. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floor drain under the 3-comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair loose hot water faucet handle at the 3-comp sink in the kitchen area.

  29. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate all items inside the walk-in cooler 6 inches off the floor at all times. Found large plastic containers of salad dressing on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal hole at wall around pipes at the service station located on the 2nd floor so as to prevent pest entry.

  30. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  31. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at the exposed hand wash sink on the second floor service station area. The area has its own individual heating unit that does not work at this time. Instructed to call for repair and maintenance. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing by employees while handling food. Citation issued for violation #7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and maintain the leaking or frozen drain pipe inside the reach in freezer by the bus station on the first floor

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floor drains underneath 3 compartment sink and at the front bar area on the first floor.....must also clean vents inside the liquor walk in cooler

  32. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  33. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found construction debris under exterior staircase, possible rodent harborage enviroment, also found front window/door of premises not rodent/insect proofed, door had 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gap on left corner(bottom)of door. Citation #H000072729, with a court date of 9/15/2011, at 400 w superior in room # 112 at 2:00 PM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage roo, storage areas(1st floor, 2nd floor)need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in rear kitchen area, and outside walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas need cleaning, missing light shields in 2nd floor shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas need cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.

  34. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    No violations

  35. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    No violations

  36. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No covers for bar ice bins (1st and 2nd floor). Must provide and maintain covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Accumulated grime in floor drain under kitchen 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling vent cover above kitchen 3 compartment sink. Must install and maintain cover.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield above kitchen 3 compartment sink. Must install and maintain lightshield.

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