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Small World Bar & Grill

3325 E 106TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

57cited violations
0serious tier
11inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2278374
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025110
2024110
20232200
2021140
2016130
2015150
20133200

Inspections

  1. Aug 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND THE WHITE PANEL ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  2. Mar 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  3. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE.

  5. May 12, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HIGH CHAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BROOMS AND MOPS NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA IN CORNER,ON FLOOR UNDER WALL SHELVING UNITS ,FURNANCE ROOM-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND PLASTIC BAG ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/12/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER AND GAPS AROUND LOCKS & SCREEN DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND FROM INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA TO A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLERS,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AROUND HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRE/DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND AROUND DOOR TRIMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRT,DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,STORAGE AREAS,BASEMENT,BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS,BASEMENT AND LIQUOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500693 4/23/2021 NOT CORRECTED #58- 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Apr 23, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM WITH A LID.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  7. Jun 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN AND TACO'S. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Serious citation issued #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  8. Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARETMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

  9. Nov 5, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WASHROOM WINDOWS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

  10. Oct 29, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG STAIRWAY AND WALLS IN BASEMENT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND CHICKEN WING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED HAMBURGER 158.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WASHROOM WINDOWS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

  11. Oct 10, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN DINING AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WASHROOM WINDOWS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.