Pass

Uncle Joes Rum&bar

1450 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Uncle Joes Rum&bar was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed rear drain with food debris next to one compartment sink and drain underneath hand sink at front prep area.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. 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 handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in bar and the prep area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no 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 hand washing sink in bar. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to describe or disclose which foods can or ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Include before the reminder statement that "these items can be ordered raw or undercooked." priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep coolers not maintaining proper temperature 53-58f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. 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 handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.