SPECTRUM SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Address: 233 S HALSTED ST , CHICAGO, IL 60661, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: No Entry on Jan 15, 2026

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• No Entry — Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Aug 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBERVED THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — Tue May 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUC
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu May 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSAR
• Pass — Mon Aug 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Aug 02 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be
• No Entry — Wed Jun 23 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Aug 27 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINED AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND
• No Entry — Tue Aug 11 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jul 09 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels or hand soap at front bar exposed hand sink. S
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jun 30 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Observed no hot water throughout facility. Hand sink water temperature @ 80.4F, and 3 compartment sink temperature @ 80.5F. Instructed
• Pass — Fri Apr 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED TO LINE SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TH
• Pass — Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOO
• Pass — Fri Jul 25 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT LINE AREA. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES |
• Pass — Fri Jul 26 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: POTATO DICER IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Aug 08 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE
• Pass — Thu Jul 07 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an

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