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Artango Bar And Steakhouse: health inspection history

4767 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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Address
4767 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Oct 30, 2025
License number
2431876
Latest inspection
Oct 30, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown
12 inspections, Dec 8, 2021 to Oct 30, 2025

Across these 12 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 4 × No Entry; 3 × Fail. 47 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Oct 30, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE WOODEN BOXES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BAR AND DISH AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Oct 24, 2025 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 20, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE ALSO,APPROX:20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND INVERT THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS COOLER/SLICER ETC,CONSTRUCTION LETTER DEBRIS STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 11, 2024 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 27, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DEFROST
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.

Sep 8, 2023 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 8, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS, SALT ETC)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Aug 17, 2022 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Dec 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Dec 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 5-205.15 THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 MUST FULLY RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA BENEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-101.11 WALLS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE WALLS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BAR AREA, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
  • 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545235 ON 12/8/21 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE…
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Dec 8, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THEN LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. REMINDER STATEMENT SHOULD INCLUDE THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STAGE AREA, ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 DEAD MICE ON THE GLUE BOARD BENEATH THE STAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD RODENTS.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVES.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2300677 ON 7/3/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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