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Shinya Grill & Bar

Bar

2255 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Wicker Park

Aug 19, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Pass

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ventilation hood at main prep line not working, risking grease and condensation buildup.

Key Findings

  • Ventilation hood system at the main prep line is not functioning, which can allow grease and condensation to accumulate on walls and ceilings.
  • Rear hallway outside area cluttered with unused equipment and requires cleanup and organization.

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 #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA (REAR HALLWAY) WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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Inspection History

Shinya Grill & Bar has had 23 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 19, 2026.

Aug 19, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

2 violations
Aug 3, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Jun 23, 2026Pass

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