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LET LOOSE BAR & GRILL

3308 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LET LOOSE BAR & GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2629115

Location recorded for this inspection · LET LOOSE BAR & GRILL · 3308 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14// OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11// MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12// OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11// Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.

  • 51

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.---- 6-201.17// MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM. 03/04/2026

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Inspection history

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License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2629057

Location recorded for this inspection · LET LOOSE BAR & GRILL · 3308 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11// PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11// OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14// OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11//OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111// OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ON TOPSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,IN LOWER TRAY OF OVEN,BEVERAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.BAR AREA-INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS WHERE SODA BOXES ARE STORED & CONDIMENTS.FURNANCE ROOM- IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR FOOD & CHEMICAL STORAGE AMONGST CLUTTER AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LIQUOR/OFFICE STORAGE -ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AT ICE BIN. AS WELL AS 1 DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/25. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A))

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15// OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF DINING AREA DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11// MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12// OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.

  • 44

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.--- 4-501.11// Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12// OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. Mar 4, 2026 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17// MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11// MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.---- 6-201.13// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.---- 6-501.16// MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.---- 6-501.13// MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.--- 6-201.17// MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
27
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628043

Location recorded for this inspection · LET LOOSE BAR & GRILL · 3308 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSERS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR & PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TRICKLING HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF DINING AREA DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ON TOPSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,IN LOWER TRAY OF OVEN,BEVERAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.BAR AREA-INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS WHERE SODA BOXES ARE STORED & CONDIMENTS.FURNANCE ROOM- IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR FOOD & CHEMICAL STORAGE AMONGST CLUTTER AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LIQUOR/OFFICE STORAGE -ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AT ICE BIN. AS WELL AS 1 DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.

  • 44

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

  • 51

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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