BARBARO

Address: 2525 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Fail on Apr 14, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Observed approximately 30 small and large black live flies flying throughout prep area, bar on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, surfaces of prep tables 1st floor, in basement prep/storage and dining area Code 38

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (14 inspections)

• Fail — Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Complaint) 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BAR ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES
• Pass — Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTE
• Fail — Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKE
• Pass — Fri Nov 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, M
• No Entry — Thu Nov 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Jul 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Jul 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN
• No Entry — Thu Jun 22 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Feb 16 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN DISHES ON THE STORAGE RACK. | 51. PLUM
• No Entry — Thu Feb 03 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jul 16 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jul 16 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLIC
• Fail — Tue Jul 02 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION
• Fail — Tue Jul 02 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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