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Rizzo'S Bar & Inn
3658 N Clark St, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Aug 14, 2025
16
Inspections on record
6
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 14, 2025
- #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR (4) DOOR DRINK COOLER AT FRONT/MAIN BAR TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A WORD ORDER WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT INDICATING IT'S AWAITING REPAIRS. PREP FOUR (4) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR OF THE MIDDLE DEEP FRYER TO BE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FRYER AS IT FELL OFF IN THE MORNING, PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING/OFF IN THE MAIN PREP LINE IN FRONT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT COOK LINE. MANAGER PROVIDED NEW LIGHTS BY END OF INSPECTION.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2017 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 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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Rizzo'S Bar & Inn — questions
- Did Rizzo'S Bar & Inn pass its last health inspection?
- Rizzo'S Bar & Inn at 3658 N Clark St was inspected on Aug 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Rizzo'S Bar & Inn?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR (4) DOOR DRINK COOLER AT FRONT/MAIN BAR TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF 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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