AZUCAR BAR & GRILL

2647 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

30 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 19, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED INSIDE COOLING UNITS INSIDE PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED GREASE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. Non-InspectionFeb 2, 2026

   0 infractions

3. CanvassFeb 20, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WALL AT LOWER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND CLUTTER AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.(SCRAP WOOD,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4. Non-InspectionDec 31, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Non-InspectionNov 26, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 22, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PILES OF CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR STORE OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
7. CanvassSep 15, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS HAD ONLY ONE PEST INSPECTION REPORT IN THE LAST YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR STORED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL INSPECTION IS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL PILES OF CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR STORE OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
8. Non-InspectionAug 9, 2023

   0 infractions

9. CanvassDec 16, 2021

   5 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. Non-InspectionDec 9, 2021

    0 infractions

11. Non-InspectionNov 17, 2021

    0 infractions

12. CanvassDec 11, 2019

    19 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT SILVERWARE IN CADDY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT WINDOW COUNTER,BAR DISPLAY UNIT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,ROLLING CART,BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES & WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND SPLINTERED WOOD FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY IN BAR AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassNov 20, 2019

    0 infractions

14. CanvassNov 12, 2019

    0 infractions

15. CanvassDec 5, 2018

    0 infractions

16. CanvassSep 12, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks in reach in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed clean(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls in kitchen prep area thar had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
17. CanvassAug 25, 2017

    0 infractions

18. CanvassJun 30, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found bulk food items (rice, flour, etc) without proper labels. Must label all bulk food items with names. Must maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer, and on rack next to fryer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found several open holes in the ceiling in basement. Instructed to fill or repair holes near food storage. Must maintain.
19. CanvassJun 20, 2016

    0 infractions

20. CanvassOct 13, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL THE RAW WOOD BEHIND THE BAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
21. CanvassSep 28, 2015

    0 infractions

22. CanvassAug 19, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE BAR AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
23. CanvassJul 31, 2014

    0 infractions

24. CanvassOct 22, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KITCHEN SURFACES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE DEEP FRYER AND GREASE TRAP ARE GREASY, CLEAN BOTH AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP IN A LIGHT COLOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND THE BAR AND KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN HAVE OPENINGS FOR AIR DUCTS, SEAL THE OPENINGS AND PLACE A REGISTER COVER OVER THE OPENINGS. THE WALLS ARE DIRTY IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
25. CanvassNov 13, 2012

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR HOLE ON FLOOR FRONT AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR HANDLE TO TOILET COMMODE IN BATHROOM
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZATION BASEMENT AREAS, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZES WANTED ITEMS
26. CanvassNov 2, 2012

    0 infractions

27. CanvassApr 8, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS BAR SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN,PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STOVE,OVEN,HOOD,FILTERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN,FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,GRILL AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS BY 3 COMP SINK WITH PEELING PAINT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
28. NO ENTRYMar 29, 2011

    0 infractions

29. CanvassSep 16, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN BOARDS ON 3COMP.SINK ,AND JUICE DISPENSER IN THE BAR WITH DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.
30. Non-InspectionSep 14, 2010

    0 infractions