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Benchmark Bar & Grill

1508-1510 N Wells St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 26, 2026

28

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 26, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINS AT THE BARS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BAR AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 26, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2020CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2019ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 3, 2014ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2011Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2011ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 18, 2011Tag RemovalPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2011CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2010LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2010License-Task ForceFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Benchmark Bar & Grill — questions

Did Benchmark Bar & Grill pass its last health inspection?
Benchmark Bar & Grill at 1508-1510 N Wells St was inspected on Jan 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Benchmark Bar & Grill?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINS AT THE BARS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE IN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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