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Bistro 151/Bar At 151

151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago 60601 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 10, 2026

24

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 10, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS ON COOK AND PREP LINES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK)
  4. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  5. #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-304.11 : OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DISH RACKS AND COUNTERS IN DISH MACHINE WEAR WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
  6. #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
  7. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN,DEEP GROOVES AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AND CLEAN.
  9. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT BEVERAGE STATION BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.
  10. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL AND CEILING IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND PERSONAL FAN IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
  11. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 10, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 29, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2020Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2014ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2013CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2010Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 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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Bistro 151/Bar At 151 — questions

Did Bistro 151/Bar At 151 pass its last health inspection?
Bistro 151/Bar At 151 at 151 E Wacker Dr was inspected on Jun 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Bistro 151/Bar At 151?
The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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