701 Restaurant Bar
5737 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026
Official source: Chicago Department of Public Health (chicago.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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CleanPlate holds 6 inspections on record for 701 Restaurant Bar, spanning October 2024 to April 2026 — every one straight from Chicago Department of Public Health.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Apr 22, 2026
✓Jul 2, 2025
✓1 violation
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14// NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)// NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE AIR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115// NOTED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON THE GROUND OF THE ENCLOSED AREA AND A PILE OF BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON THE GROUND NEAR BUSINESS/RESIDENTAL REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13// NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Jun 24, 2025
✕1 violation
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SHEILD DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE AIR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON THE GROUND OF THE ENCLOSED AREA AND A PILE OF BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON THE GROUND NEAR BUSINESS/RESIDENTAL REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Jun 11, 2025
–Nov 21, 2024
✓1 violation
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Oct 29, 2024
✕1 violation
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN NEAR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(KITCHEN AND BARS) | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS(BARS AND KITCHEN PREP). | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING AREA FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. MUST INSTALL. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON PREMISES. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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