Phlavz Bar & Grille

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 26, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jan 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water faucet on hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan in employee washroom, ceiling vents and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employee on site. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees handling food and utensils.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Feb 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & 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 used as shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. May 25, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Still observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings on floor behind front service counter,inside of fryer cabinet,on motor and ledge of pizza oven,on wall outlet cover behind grill,on floor in corner of walk in freezer,on stairs leading to basement,on ledges of lockers,on shelving units and towel on shelves,on compressor motor.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/25/23.(priority 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: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of side door must make door tight fitting.

     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: 4-101.19 : must repair or replace damaged (rusted and foil covered shelving units) of prep tables ,walk in cooler shelving units and grease trap at 3- compartment sink.must remove foil from all surfaces and make smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets, prep tables, all coolers,walk in cooler shelving units-shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged and missing wall bases where needed.must have floors that has chipping and scuffed paint sealed and in good repair throughout and cracked concrete floor where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean debris build up and food splatter from walls throughout premises including walk in cooler and freezer.

     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 : must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 5, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical16 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate posted to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 40lbs. Cooked chicken 115.7f in a pan on prep table.product was discarded by manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. 40lbs. $100.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 16lbs. Raw lamb chops 68.7f & 40lbs. Raw marinated chicken 56.1f in a pan on prep table.30lbs. Chicken egg rolls 67.5f .30lbs. Salmon egg rolls 66.8f. Inside of a tray on a rolling cart in rear prep area.30lbs. Cooked jerk wings 59.5f. And 30lbs. Cooked fried chicken 55.8f. In a pan inside of walk in cooler.2lbs. Shreeded lettuce 77.0f .2lbs. Sliced tomato 59.2f and 1lb. Diced tomato 63.9f inside of 3- door prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx. 181lbs. $ 700.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(consolidated violation)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 3- door prep cooler at 73.9f with tcs foods stored inside for sale.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email letter to cdphfood@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles and shakers).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of appx. 300 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as on wall outlet,on floor behind double oven,pop & dessert cooler,on floor under,around,along wall bases of prep tables.on ledges and lower shelves of prep tables,in 3- fryer cabinets,inside of floor drain,along wall bases of walk in freezer.basement- on stairs leading to basement,under stair case,on floor scattered in between clutter of boxed items and under shelving units,along wall bases,on ledge of motor.1st fl. Staff toilet room-next to hand sink.private room-on floor along wall bases and next cahirs and behind both couches,leaning mirror,bar area,both unisex toilet rooms -on floor next to vanity,behind toilet and amongst nesting material a large pile of paper towels that have been shreeded with mice droppings mixed in with.dining area-near last booth.also a dead mouse on glue board next…

     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 a gap along bottom of front entry & side door must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use and not on surfaces.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged (rusted and foil covered shelving units) of chemical storage shelving unit, exterior trim of walk in cooler in poor repair.must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler & freezer.must remove foil from all surfaces and make smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets, prep tables, all coolers,walk in cooler shelving units-shelving units.must remove ice build up from walk in freezer shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky compressor unit in walk in cooler.must remove pvc backflow device from drainboard of 3- compartment sink to a opensite floor drain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from all hand sinks and toilets.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing door to staff toilet room adjacent to main kitchen.must repair or replace damaged flooring inside of walk in cooler,damaged and missing wall bases where needed.must have floors that has chipping and scuffed paint sealed and in good repair throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up and food splatter from walls throughout premises including walk in cooler and freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement,rear chemical area and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation hood over pizza oven if it's 75kw's or more must place under ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debri build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,lamb chops,egg rolls,etc)must provide certficate and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 10, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical7 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open beverage cup stored on prep table. Instructed manager to provide closed beverage containers for employee use to prevent contamination of employees hands, exposed food and clean equipment.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans used as dispensing utensils in bulk containers. Instructed manager to provide proper food dispensing utensils

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored under sewer lines in basement. Instructed manager to encase all waste lines and maintain.

     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 raw wood surfaces on stairs leading to basement. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed filters missing in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 193.2f)prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed only one food handler training available. Instructed to provide and maintain food handler training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Oct 15, 2021 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain. Noted the interior of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on file for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on file

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Sep 29, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at front food prep handsink (77.3f), 3-comp dish sink (73.1f), toliet room handsink (77f), and employee washroom handsink (72f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. All sinks must maintained at 100f - 105f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     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: Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator who provides insect and vermin services at the establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

     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 3-compartment sink stoppers not working at far right side compartment. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Facility uses high temperature sanitizing dish machine and doesn't have proper temperature measuring irreversible registering temperature indicator that shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain. Noted the interior of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed all three toilet room doors to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee unisex toliet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for future employees working on site. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on file for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required