Fail

Barbas Vp

4569 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 21, 2026

Barbas Vp was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 6 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · Complaint

Fail

Result: Fail

6 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in bar area blocked by bucket and towels. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sink is accessible 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 only hand washing sink in kitchen with no soap. Instructed manager to provide soap. Manager placed soap at hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.

    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 only hand washing sink in kitchen with no paper towels. Instructed manager to provide paper towels. Manager provided paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood source

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no 90 day supply of tags on site for oysters. Lastest oyster tags on site dated 8-4-2026 instructed manager to ensure a 90 day supply of 0yster tags are kept on site. Manager stated the last of oysters were served the previous friday. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 14)

    Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

  • CriticalFood source

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed tags missing date in which the last of the shellstock was served. The date in which the last of the shellstock is sold shall be recorded on the tag. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.

    Official wording (code 14)

    Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed black slimey build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 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 12 rodent droppings on the side of and underneath ice machine. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests and to clean and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Establishment missing some vomit and diarrhea clean up items on premises. Instructed manager must provide all necessary clean up items as outlined in policy on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof front door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at mop sink or at ice machine water line. Instructed manager must provide and make visible a backflow prenvention device for mop sink and ice machine water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: One ceiling light bulb not working above main prep area. Instructed manager must provide working ceiling light bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate for food manager. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

      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 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.