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BAZAAR MEAT/CAFE BY THE RIVER/ BAR MAR

120 N WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL, 60606

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2025-03-31; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-03-31), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2025-03-31: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand soap provided at front oyster/raw fish prep station. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
  • Not Critical: CHI-36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Prep cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, Instructed to place in front at warmest part.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly traps mounted above food prep areas at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to keep away from above food production areas.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Brooms stored next to clean utensils rack at dish washing area, instructed to keep away.

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