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DSTRKT BAR & GRILL

1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DSTRKT BAR & GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641481

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640658

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618725

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 C: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING SEPERATING LEAVING A GAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,CEILING IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST FROM REAR PREP AREA CEILING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618334

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1- DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS-50.4F.1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-44.6F.3LBS. SHREEDED COOKED CHICKEN-51.8F.11LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-54.0F-54.5F.1LB. BEEF EMPANADAS-49.3F.1LB. CHICKEN EMPANADAS-51.1F.8LBS.DICED RAW CHICKEN-48.9F.10LBS. RAW STEAK-50.0F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.36LBS. $256.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52.2F IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.1F IN FRONT PREP AREA. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected].(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 1- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDER ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/30/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING SEPERATING LEAVING A GAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM REAR PREP AREA CEILING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617701

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593299

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592887

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592109

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575468

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT IN CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573891

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND DRYERS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOMS NOT WORKING AND THE FRONT OF SOAP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT MEN'S BATHROOM FALLING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S ROOM AND UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT IN CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573146

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572521

Location recorded for this inspection · DSTRKT BAR & GRILL · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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