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The Barrel

Bar

2015 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Jun 15, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Restaurant lacked required vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit and had 20-25 flies in bathroom and bar area.

Key Findings

  • No vomit or diarrheal event cleanup kit on site; inspector ordered immediate compliance.
  • Approximately 20-25 small flies observed in men's room and at bar handsink; pest control service required.
  • Cutting boards worn and in need of replacement.
  • Rear storage area floors dirty with debris requiring deep 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 #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS NOT HAD AN INSPECTION TO BE NOTIFIED OF REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL SMAILL FLIES IN MENS ROOM AND AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. APPROX. 20-25 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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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, 2026Pass

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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations