Pass

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

Pass

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

  • 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

  • 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

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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