Pass

Warren Barr South Loop

60 E 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Long Term Care ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 6, 2025

Warren Barr South Loop was last inspected on August 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

August 6, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in manager's office. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    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: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several dead insects throughout the food service area along the side of the counters, in the dish washing area under the dish washer, and in the room where the walk in and two door reach in are located. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx 30 small flies throughout the dish washing area and the room just beyond the dish washing area on the ceiling and walls. Instructed to contact pest control and have a service with proof of service sheet upon return inspection date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust, dirt, oil and food spillage on the sides of the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment in the food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing pest and or insect feeding and harboring.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the white wall panel under the dish washing machine coming apart. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible harboring space or insects.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and food debris under the food service area counters and shelving units in the dry storage area. Also observed the room just beyond the dish washing area with standing water in the left rear corner instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks in the employee's toilet room not functioning properly. Instructed to repair.

      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 receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 10 live small flies on the ceiling of the rear food storage area and by the dish washing area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed a fly trap on the floor in the rear food storage area and a can of raid being stored in the food manager's office. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to administer insect control devices.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks in the employee's toilet room not functioning properly. Instructed to repair.

      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 receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed a lid missing on the large outside dumpster. Instructed to replace and always ensure lids are closed and tight fitting. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND 4 CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON HOT HOLDING TABLE IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TURKEY,AND BEEF ITEMS WERE 126-137 DEGREES. ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 141 DEGREES OR ABOVE. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $37 10lbs PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: All dead insects must be removed from floor area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food build up instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Faucet needed on 3 compartment sink instructed to install to stop using hose at chemical station correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Grease trap at 1 comp sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up on outside of container instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2510546 dated 6/1/21; 38- 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity in the food prep area. Observed about 30 live small flies located on the walls and ceilings by the cooking equipment, about 20 live small flies flying under the dish machine, and about 10 small flies on the wall and ceiling in the dry storage deep freezer area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. On re-inspection observed about 30 live small flies located on the walls and ceilings by the cooking equipment and about 20 live small flies on the ceiling by the kitchen entrance door and on the ceilings by the dish machine. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity and clean and sanitize affected areas. Facility provided a pest control report for…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris on the lower shelves of prep tables, on the floors under and behind all equipment and by the 3 compartment sink and dish machine, standing liquid under the cooking equipment, accumulated debris on the walls and accumulated dust on various areas of the ceilings. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods are being handled prepared and served. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity in the food prep area. Observed about 30 live small flies located on the walls and ceilings by the cooking equipment, about 20 live small flies flying under the dish machine, and about 10 small flies on the wall and ceiling in the dry storage deep freezer area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris on the lower shelves of prep tables, on the floors under and behind all equipment and by the 3 compartment sink and dish machine, standing liquid under the cooking equipment, accumulated debris on the walls and accumulated dust on various areas of the ceilings. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a valid certificate posted while time/temperature control for safety foods are being handled prepared and served. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy provided on the premises. Instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: No clean-up procedure on premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom surface underneath the steamtable in the prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The wall around and under the dishmachine need detail cleaning. Recommeded a material that is easily cleanable in that area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor under dishmachine and in storage room under shelf to remove spilled rice.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy provided on the premises. Instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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 no clean-up procedure on premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All multi use utensil must be stored in a cleaned sanitized manner. Must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on 2 reach in coolers in need of repair to allow cooler to close properly. Repair and replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food debris. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in food prep, dish washing and storage areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debrisunder and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up in milk reach in cooler, remove pooling water at interior bottom of same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in kitchen area of food debris, and in chest freezer area along wallbase behind freezers and at corners. Also clean floor under shelving in dry food storage area of food splls and debris.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace the loose rubber gasket at the two door refrigeration unit (left side) in the kitchen. Unit is holding at proper temperature at this time.

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