Fuel Bar by Barry's
9 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026
Fuel Bar by Barry's was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
July 28, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and some debris on ground in building garbage room and large amount of large, black flies. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and grime in floor drains in food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 live, small black flying insects in food preparation area. Instructed to remove pests, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of live pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and some debris on ground in building garbage room and large amount of large, black flies. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and grime in floor drains in food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while open and operating. 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from most recent inspection #2608084 dated 11/26/2024. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle of front entrance double doors(from top to bottom). Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in second floor storage room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor, along bases of wall and in corners of small storage closet on first floor. Observed debris in first floor prep area on floor, in corners, along bases of walls and underneath cold holding unit. Instructed to clean said areas in small storage closet on first floor and in first floor prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice sanitation manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear food storage room located on the 2nd floor. Must removed clutter and unnecessary items organize and maintain area clean at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as milk shakes coffee etc. Instructed above that city of chicago certified food manager has to be on site at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. 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
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge not demonstrating health code knowledge.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit/ diarrhea cleanup kit on site, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored inside ice maker, instructed to keep off ice cubes
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while making smoothies and protein shakes. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.