BAR CARGO

605-607 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 19, 2026

   12 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TOMATO SAUCE WERE PREPARED. 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.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALHT POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM. 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.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWELS AT DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY HANDWASHING SINKS FOR HANDWASHING.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2. CanvassDec 30, 2024

   0 infractions

3. Non-InspectionSep 25, 2024

   0 infractions

4. Non-InspectionAug 19, 2024

   0 infractions

5. CanvassDec 21, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Found 4" cast iron waste water line above ice maker in basement, instructed to install a barrier or enclose pipes.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Using disposable bowel as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.
6. CanvassDec 12, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 25, 2022

   0 infractions

8. CanvassAug 18, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGGS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS CONNECTING TO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ALREADY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GUAGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH AREA DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFIICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
9. Non-InspectionJul 29, 2022

   0 infractions

10. CanvassOct 29, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVE APPROXIMATELY 1 FT LONG BLACK TUBE RUNNING FROM WALL TO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO SODA MACHINE BEING USED FOR A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR LEAK OR RUN TUBE A SINK NOT USED FOR HAND WASHING.
11. CanvassOct 19, 2020

    0 infractions

12. CanvassSep 11, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • CONVEYOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 149F, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F FOR CONVEYOR HIGH TEMPS DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
13. CanvassApr 20, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in the following areas: Top loading reach in cooler, pizza station 1.5lbs, 50.6.f, pork and beef meat balls, $16.00 Top loading reach in cooler, in main kitchen 51.9f, 3lbs, of pork and beef meat balls, at a value of $24.00 50.5f, .50lb of mozzarella cheese, at a value of $8.00 50.5f, .50lb of crumbled blue cheese $8.00 53.4f, 2lbs of marina sauce, at a value of $3.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 7.5lbs at a total value of $59.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous food must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Air temp of both coolers at time of inspection was 37.8f Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink, located on left side of stove, in main kitchen cook line. Instructed manager to install and maintain at all times.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed utility sink faucet, in main kitchen, wrapped in duct tape, as a means of repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
14. License Re-InspectionOct 17, 2017

    0 infractions

15. LicenseOct 12, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN CARGO KITHCEN WITH OUTER OPENING NOT SCREENED. OUTER OPENING WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : IN CARGO KITCHEN ALL LIGHTS IN CARGO KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY SHIELDED OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ON COOKING LINE, 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA, LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE SODA SYRUP IS KEPT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.