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The Barrel

Bar

2015 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Jun 24, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Worn cutting boards and debris-filled storage area required correction during complaint reinspection.

Key Findings

  • Cutting boards were worn and needed replacement; inspector instructed staff to correct and maintain.
  • Floors in the rear storage area had accumulated debris and required detailed cleaning.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

6-201.11 FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection History

The Barrel has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 24, 2026.

Jun 24, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations
Jun 15, 2026Out of Business

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Jun 15, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations