PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

SMALL BAR #1 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SMALL BAR #1 2956 N ALBANY AVE, Chicago 60618 Restaurant
November 6, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection License #47733
2
Total Violations
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 6, 2025. The inspection type was "Complaint Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA TO BE UNTREATED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA TO BE UNTREATED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections