Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
The Flex Bar
1804 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60640 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 4, 2025
2
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 4, 2025
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND A LEAKY FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 23, 2025 | License | Not Ready | Risk 2 (Medium) |
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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The Flex Bar — questions
- Did The Flex Bar pass its last health inspection?
- The Flex Bar at 1804 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Sep 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at The Flex Bar?
- The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND A LEAKY FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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