Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Chesa'S Bistro & Bar
3235 W Addison Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jun 27, 2025
12
Inspections on record
2
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 27, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
- #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 15, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2022 | License Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2022 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Chesa'S Bistro & Bar — questions
- Did Chesa'S Bistro & Bar pass its last health inspection?
- Chesa'S Bistro & Bar at 3235 W Addison Ave was inspected on Jun 27, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Chesa'S Bistro & Bar?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
- 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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