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Ambar

700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 21, 2026

Ambar was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 21, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at both handwashing sinks located in dish room. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed handwashing sink located on cook line. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items stored at the stated improper temperatures in open top of 2 door cooler on main cook line: hamburgers at 53.4f and chicken at 51.8f. Management discarded approximately 15lbs of product valued at approximately $100. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak at exposed handwashing sink lcoated in bar. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris on floors and walls in dish area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof onsite at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine in rear dish area maintaining improper final rinse temperature of 149.3f. Machine tagged and held for inspection. See comments. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain dish machine so that it achieves a final rinse between 180-192f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat thawing on prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to only thaw under cold running water or in mechanical refrigeration.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of sugar not labelled. Instructed to label with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on filters in hood over rear cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      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 certified manager on site while tcs items such as beef were prepared at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 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 8 employees at time of inspection without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof onsite at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fresh mussels in two containers in walk in cooler and in cold holding unit with no shellstock tag in containers. Corrected on site containers of fresh mussels voluntarily denatured and discarded by management,valued at $20 and weighing 5lbs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralPests

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

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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on espresso machine in coffee area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on espresso machine in coffee area so that it shall be located so it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust buildup on filters in hoods. Instructed to clean filters in hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at middle base of double entrance front doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on espresso machine in coffee area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on espresso machine in coffee area so that it shall be located so it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on filters in hoods. Instructed to clean filters in hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.