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CLEAN RECORD

S2 SOUTH SIDE BAR & GRILL

11043 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60643

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

14 total

contamination
857%
facility
536%
pest
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Code 51

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER STAINLESS STEEL TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STAIN OR PAINT AS A WAY TO KEEP EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BROKEN DOOR WITH DUCK TAPE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLUSHY SYRUP BETWEEN AND UNDER MACHINES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING IN THE REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE SPLATTER, SPILLAGE AND DUST ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorContamination

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON AND AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PREPARED IN AREA OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Code 56

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.