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Bobby Love's

Bar

3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

Wrigleyville

Sep 20, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspectors found over 50 rat droppings in basement storage during complaint investigation.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 50 rat droppings discovered on floors and shelves in basement dry storage area; pest control treatment ordered.
  • Rear exit door has approximately 1/4-inch gap at bottom, allowing potential pest entry; sealing required.
  • No hand wash sink available in bar area; facility must install one with hot/cold water, soap, and paper towels.
  • Slimy grey substance found inside soda gun dispenser at bar; cleaning and sanitization required.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

Violation code #48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.VIOLATION# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Bobby Love's has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 40% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 18, 2026.

May 18, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 11, 2026Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
Feb 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Feb 3, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 29, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

11 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 21, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Aug 2, 2024Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 24, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Sep 28, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Sep 20, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Sep 12, 2023No Entry

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.