Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Kirkwood Bar & Grill
2934-36 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 30, 2025
19
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 30, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AND SYRUP MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWAHING MACHINE AND ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING ON BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES ON BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 31, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 19, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | 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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Kirkwood Bar & Grill — questions
- Did Kirkwood Bar & Grill pass its last health inspection?
- Kirkwood Bar & Grill at 2934-36 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Jul 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Kirkwood Bar & Grill?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
- 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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