Barstool River North

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 17, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Feb 25, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Mar 26, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on interior of all nozzle holders at first floor bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of all nozzle holders at first floor bar and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • 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. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no left side splash guard on both handwashing sinks in first floor bar. Instructed to install left side splash guards on both handwashing sinks in first floor bar to prevent contamination of ice bin or liquor bottles.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of cups stored on floor in hallway leading to basement prep area. 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged data plate on high temperature dish machine in basement. Instructed to replace data plate on high temperature dish machine in basement, warewashing machines shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged areas of floor in beer walk in cooler. Instructed to smoothly repair all damaged areas of floor in beer walk in cooler for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed splashes on walls and debris on floors in small southside storage room next to first floor bar. Instructed to clean walls and floors in small southside storage room next to first floor bar. Observed debris on floor underneath sinks and and ice bins in first floor bar. Instructed to clean floor underneath sinks and ice bins in first floor bar and maintain. Observed ice buildup on exterior wall above walk in freezer door and around exterior sides and bottom of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup from said areas of exterior of walk in freezer door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in all washrooms(1st fl and basement) and northside small storage area across from first floor bar(above glassware). Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Mar 5, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jul 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening in middle of front entrance double doors and opening at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     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: observed milk crates and soda crates used for elevation in walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate food and non food 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed buildup on interior of all nozzle holders at first floor bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of all nozzle holders at bar and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed non working right side handwashing sink in basment women's washroom. Instructed to repair non working right side handwashing sink in basement women's washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed multiple non working lights in kitchen walkway. Instructed to repair or replace non working lights in kitchen walkway.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jul 3, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 74.3-81.0f at handwashing sinks in first floor southside all gender washroom and women's basement washroom(left and middle handwashing sinks). Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black moldlike substance on upper interior and interior walls of large southside ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed to destroy ice, remove pink and black moldlike substance from upper interior and interior walls of large southside ice machine and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine improperly santizing at a concentration of 10ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine repaired before conclusion of inspection, sanitizing properly at a concentration of 100ppm chlorine after repair. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 rat droppings in basement bag in a box area on floor, along base of walls and underneath shelving. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove rat droppings and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     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 opening in middle of front entrance double doors and opening at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     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 milk crates and soda crates used for elevation in walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed aluminium foil used as liner on oven and broilers. Instructed to remove aluminum foil as liner on oven and broiler, nonfood contact surfaces shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

     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 buildup on interior on all nozzle holders at first floor bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of all nozzle holders at bar and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non working right side handwashing sink in basment women's washroom. Instructed to repair non working right side handwashing sink in basement women's washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple non working lights in kitchen walkway. Instructed to repair or replace non working gights in kitchen walkway.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Dec 20, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Open drinks on Prep table at main kitchen, instructed to keep only capped containers.

     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: Bulk food containers not labeled ( flour) instructed to label.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting at main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

     Official wording (code 63)

     Removal of suspension sign

   • 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 handling TCS foods ( chicken, beef..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Dec 15, 2023 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

9. Nov 7, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Oct 31, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 rodent droppings in dry storage room located in basement. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent above high temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Oct 12, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

12. Dec 6, 2021 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a waste water pipe located above the basement bar area (above a cooler/counter area that will be used for glass/alcohol storage). Must provide a waterproof encasement for pipe or remove equipment that is directly under the pipe.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on a storage shelf in the basement rear prep area. Found shelves throughout the first floor bar made of unsealed wood. Management instructed to repair or replace the rusty shelf to provide a smooth, corrosion-resistant surface and to seal the wooden shelves.

      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: Found multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout the basement prep area. Found cracked tile flooring in the beer walk-in cooler. Must replace/provide ceiling tiles, and repair broken tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Nov 30, 2021 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the walk-in cooler at 72 f and the drawer cooler underneath the flat top grill at 88 f. Instructed to repair equipment to maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a waste water pipe located above the basement bar area (above a cooler/counter area that will be used for glass/alcohol storage). Must provide a waterproof encasement for pipe or remove equipment that is directly under the pipe.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on a storage shelf in the basement rear prep area. Found shelves throughout the first floor bar made of unsealed wood. Management instructed to repair or replace the rusty shelf to provide a smooth, corrosion-resistant surface and to seal the wooden shelves.

      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: Found multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout the basement prep area. Found cracked tile flooring in the beer walk-in cooler. Must replace/provide ceiling tiles, and repair broken tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Nov 16, 2021 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations