The Patio Bar
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 11, 2025
The Patio Bar was last inspected on September 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed disposable cups being used for a scoop. Instructed to provide utensils with handles to scoop and transfer food items.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed food handlers certificates expired. Instructed food handlers must update certificates and maintain records on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-306.11: observed still no sneeze guard at self service hot food line. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable sneeze guard in the mentioned areas in order to protect to food from possible contamination from consumers. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed disposable cups being used for a scoop. Instructed to provide utensils with handles to scoop and transfer food items.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed food handlers certificates expired. Instructed food handlers must update certificates and maintain records on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sneeze guard at self service hot food line. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable sneeze guard in the mentioned areas in order to protect to food from possible contamination from consumers. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable cups being used for a scoop. Instructed to provide utensils with handles to scoop and transfer food items.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers certificates expired. Instructed food handlers must update certificates and maintain records on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install handwash signs at all handsinks in prep area and washrooms.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning; clean can opener.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Garbage cans in washroom (ladies & unisex emp) in need of lid; instructed to provide receptacles with lids.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove dust build up; clean vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken wings @ 44.4f in reach in cooler. Advised tcs foods must be held @ 41f or less at all times. Operator discarded denatured chicken wings during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the fryers and grill need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and grease. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls at the 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove splatter and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in need of cleaning to remove all debri and dust. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment and clean the interior of refrigeration units and hot holding units. Clean soda dispenser guns at the bar and remove build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and around all equipment.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets at ric in need of cleaning. Air vents in ric in need of cleaning to remove dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in hot/cold holding units.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Container of fried chicken in hot holding unit at improper temperature at 112.0f . All product voluntarily denatured and disposed of. Approx 10lbs. $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certificate posted nor available. Instd to have posted at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak under 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Sprayer at 3-compartment sink missing holder. Provide proper holder.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of four door refrigeration unit in rear of kitchen needs cleaning. Interior bottoms of fryers need cleaning to remove grease and food particles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed vents above grill in need of detail cleaning; clean vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields above fryers in need of cleaning or replacing; stains observed on shields.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: observed food handler multi-tasking wearing gloves; he was answering the phone, handling utensils and then ready to eat foods (hot dog buns.) he then took the gloves off and put on another pair with out (properly) washing his hands. Instructed to properly wash hands when multi-tasking, in between glove changing, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the can opener and interior of deep fryers in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors in corners and under/around all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Foodhandler multi-tasking with gloves on hands (i.e. Wiping station, cutting pizza, putting fries into basket) and not washing hands. Critical violation. Citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Internal thermometers for all coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must properly store wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers with excessive grease. Clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Lightshields thru-out not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoops improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found sinks not wiped down.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL BEVERAGE NOZZLES ON ALL SODA ETC DISPENSORS THROUGHOUT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES, NOTED SOME GREASE ON CEILING NEAR COOKING STATION.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DEAIL CLEAN/PAINT IF NEEDED VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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