2255 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Wicker ParkTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Live cockroaches found in food prep area and behind bar where cups are stored.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AS WELL AS BEHIND BAR COUNTER WHERE CUPS AND MUGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON PREMISE, MUST ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN PLACE FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN BASMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.PER PIC ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO CITY'S PLUMBING FULLY SUPPLIED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Shinya Grill & Bar has had 23 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 19, 2026.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection — A follow-up to a suspected food-poisoning inspection.
Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.