S2 South Side Bar & Grill
11043 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 26, 2026
S2 South Side Bar & Grill was last inspected on August 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 26, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found the hand-washing sink in the bar area leaking profusely from the p-trap. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
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: Found the first bar gun holder with a build up of a pink substance at the bottom surface. Instructed to clean and maintain bar gun holder.
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: Found the trash receptacles in the unisex toilet rooms has no lid/covers. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids/covers and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 general Show violations
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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 wooden boards in the rear kitchen area near the three compartment sink under stainless steel tables. Instructed to stain or paint as a way to keep easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 the deep freezer in the rear kitchen area with a broken door with duck tape on it. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 a heavy build up of slushy syrup between and under machines in the front bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 the floor drain at the three compartment sink in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cooking equipment and non cooking in the rear in need of a detail cleaning from grease splatter, spillage and dust on the sides. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the cold water knob of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear food prep area under and behind cooking and non cooking equipment in need of a detailed cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation system and filters in need of a detailed cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain as needed.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the a/c vents in the rear kitchen area with a build up of dust on and around them. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of food prepared in area or food contact surfaces below.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Pop gun holder in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Side of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove any and all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Drains in need of cleaning to remove debris and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors behind reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spill. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation filters in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.