Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The Flex Bar

1804 W Lawrence Ave

Last inspected Sep 4, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Flex Bar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 4, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jul 23, 2025 to Sep 4, 2025.
Has The Flex Bar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 23, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

License

Sep 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND A LEAKY FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 23, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

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