Astor Club
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, Astor Club has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH 58F, CHEESE 55F,ONIONS 54F, GUAN CALI (PORK FAT)57F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $67.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL TO VACUUM PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $26.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP ON THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.
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May 23, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE/ESSPRESSO MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: FLOOR IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND WALL NEAR UNUSED COOKLINE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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May 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(A): THE FOLLOWING SINK FIXTURES ARE NOT INSTALLED; 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA, 2COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINKS, 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK, AND A HANDSINK INSTALLED IN THE COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SINK FIXTURES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY AND SINK FIXTURES IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH-BASIN OR EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: FLOOR IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND WALL NEAR UNUSED COOKLINE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: HANDSINKS MISSING IN THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE/ESSPRESSO MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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May 4, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISIES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT PROVIDED ON THE MENU. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINKS MISSING IN THE COOKLINE, MANAGEMENT OFFICE, AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOR PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER AND WOMENS RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE MANAGMENT RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND WALLS SCATTERED THORUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASE COVING MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Astor Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Astor Club on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Astor Club?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Astor Club.
Has Astor Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Astor Club have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Astor Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Astor Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Astor Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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