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Charlies Chicago

Bar

3726 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Wrigleyville

Oct 14, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Urinal room door wasn't properly sealed, allowing odors and insects to drift into food prep areas.

Key Findings

  • The urinal room lacked a tight-fitting self-closing door, creating a path for flies and other insects to enter bar preparation areas.

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 #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

URINAL ROOM IS NOT ENCLOSED WITH TIGHT-FITTING SELF-CLOSING DOOR TO CONTROL ODORS AND TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS FROM URINAL ROOM TO BAR PREPARATION AREAS.

Inspection History

Charlies Chicago has had 2 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

1 violation
Oct 7, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations