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Bobby Love's

Bar

3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

Wrigleyville

Aug 2, 2024 — Complaint re-inspection

Conditional

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Bar lacks required handwashing sink; rear door gap allows rodents; basement has holes, pooling water, and exposed ice machine.

Key Findings

  • Must install a dedicated handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, and paper towels behind the bar.
  • Rear exit door has a 1/2-inch gap at the bottom that allows rodents to enter; needs a rodent-proof seal.
  • Large holes and openings in the floor under the bar must be sealed to be smooth and cleanable.
  • Basement has pooling liquid, dirt and debris throughout, and ice machine lacks a ceiling above where ice is dispensed.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

5-203.11--: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DESIGNATED, ONE COMPARTMENT HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

6-202.15--- REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, RODENT PROOF SEAL ALONG THE DOOR THRESHOLD.

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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, 2024ConditionalVIEWING NOW

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, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Sep 12, 2023No Entry

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.