Bazaar Meat
120 N WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2785984
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at front oyster/raw fish prep station. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Prep cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, Instructed to place in front at warmest part.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Fly traps mounted above food prep areas at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to keep away from above food production areas.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Brooms stored next to clean utensils rack at dish washing area, instructed to keep away.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with a long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
multi-use utensils not air dried after washing ( deli cups ) instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Hand sink missing a splash guard next to clean dishes rack at juicing station at LL prep area, instructed to install.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 22, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED BLACK TAPE ON THE VENT LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW-DRAINING HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS SALAD BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 15, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS BAR MAR KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS CAFE BY RIVER KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK TAPE ON THE VENT LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE PREP CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON ALL FLOORS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW-DRAINING HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS SALAD BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 9, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 2, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. FOUND NO SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITH EMPLOYEES FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. MANAGER MAKES COPIES OF SAMPLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND RETRIEVES SIGNATURES OF EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138F LOCATED AT SOUTH HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS PUSHED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAX WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60F LOCATED AT THE "RAW BAR" FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION BUTCHER ROOM LOCATED ON LL. FOUND FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR HOTLINE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND MUSSELS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER OF 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON LL FILLED WITH A YELLOW AND PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND CHICKEN(3 LBS AT $30)IN LL FOOD PREP COOLER AT 48 F. FOUND FISH LOCATED IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR AT 51 F ( 3LBS AT $50). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND NO DISCARD DATES ON ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF) LOCATED IN LL PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND A VARIETY OF RAW FISH AND STEAK ON MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE ON 1ST FLOOR OR SECOND FLOOR MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION..7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND CARROTS, AND ONIONS STORED ON DRYING RACK OF CLEAN DISHES. FOUND CLEAN DISHES DRIPPING ON FRESH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PRODUCE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE SCOOP. DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING, FOOD PREPARATION AND DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED LOCATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 20, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.