Did S2 South Side Bar & Grill pass its last health inspection?

S2 South Side Bar & Grill at 11043 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Nov 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at S2 South Side Bar & Grill?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLUSHY SYRUP BETWEEN AND UNDER MACHINES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

S2 South Side Bar & Grill

11043 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 24, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 24, 2025

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLUSHY SYRUP BETWEEN AND UNDER MACHINES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER STAINLESS STEEL TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STAIN OR PAINT AS A WAY TO KEEP EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BROKEN DOOR WITH DUCK TAPE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING IN THE REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE SPLATTER, SPILLAGE AND DUST ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON AND AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PREPARED IN AREA OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 24, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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S2 South Side Bar & Grill — questions

Did S2 South Side Bar & Grill pass its last health inspection?: S2 South Side Bar & Grill at 11043 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Nov 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at S2 South Side Bar & Grill?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLUSHY SYRUP BETWEEN AND UNDER MACHINES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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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