BAR LOUIE

47 W POLK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. CanvassJun 4, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 25, 2024

   0 infractions

3. ComplaintApr 18, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • No probe food thermometer available in facility, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • Inadequate pest control. Found about 30 rat droppings in basement storage and under staircase. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Trash and grease build-up noted behind main cook line, under dish machine. under bar counter. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 27, 2023

   0 infractions

5. ComplaintJan 25, 2023

   9 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRIITEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 69F-74F IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ONLY MAINTAINING 85F AND THE FAUCET NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL TIMES AND REPAIR STRIPPED HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED ABOUT 300 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS, ABOUT 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR CLOSET AND ABOUT 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE ON OR AFTER 1/25/23. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED AN OILY SUBSTANCE ON ALL THE PIPES UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED VARIOUS LINES WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 26, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-202.15 OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR NEAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
7. ComplaintJul 11, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE USE OF DISH MACHINE UNTIL NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE MADE. MANAGER CONTACTED ECOLAB. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM NEAR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA ACCORDINGLY. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR DISH MACHINE AREA AND 2 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT BULB SHIELD IN COOLER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF WATER ON INTERIOR. OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING IN SAID WATER.OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ACCORDINGLY.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
8. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 28, 2022

   8 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
9. ComplaintApr 21, 2022

   15 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWAHING AREA TO BE VERY HOT AT 147 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 120. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND A BUILD UP OF A BLACK AND GRAY SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 0 PPM WERE FOUND WHEN TESTING MACHINE WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE THE USE OF THE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. THERE WAS NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONTAINER AT MACHINE, MANAGER PLACED A NEW CONTAINER AT MACHINE. MACHINE IS NOW ABLE TO BE USED PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT DISH MACHINE AREA. OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FLIES AND OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE AN UPDATE RECIEPT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DUST BUILD UP MUST BE REMOVE FROM ABOVE LARGE TOASTER OVEN DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 17, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
11. CanvassAug 9, 2021

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF THE TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
12. LicenseApr 15, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH HOLES IN THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISH ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE 1 COMP SINK AT THE FRONT BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TUBS AND PIPES ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY REAR ICE MACHINE(NEEDS GROUTING).