Bally's
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2023, Bally's has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bally's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN WABASH CAFE WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2598854 DATED AUGUST 8 2024 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO #47 REPLACE DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED DEEPLY SCRACTHED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 10, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COOLERS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 83 F BEFORE WATER QUICKLY DROPPED DOWN TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER FROM GREASE TRAP BACKING UP ON FLOOR. WASTE WATER IS FLOODING PREP AND DISH AREA OF WABASH CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP AND ENSURE ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING. FINAL SURFACE UTENSIL TEMPERATURE OF DISHES MEASURED AT 157 F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO REACH REQUIRED SURFACE UTENSIL TEMPERATURE OF 160 HOWEVER THE TEMPERATURE QUICKLY DROPPED BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE IS PROVIDING A CONSISTENT FINAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F FOR ALL UTENSILS. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF CORNED BEEF SANDWICHES AND 10 POUNDS OF CHOPPED SALAD ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL MANAGERS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 2ND FLOOR BAR PREP AREA NEAR DISH SINK, IN WABASH REAR DISH AREA, IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SOAP TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINK WITH EYEWASH STATIONS ATTACHED. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EYEWASH STATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN WABASH KITCHEN SERVICE LINE AREA. NEAREST HAND WASHING SINK IS IN REAR DISH AREA BEHIND DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK OR CONVERT DUMP SINK INTO HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN WABASH CAFE WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2598854 DATED AUGUST 8 2024 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO #47 REPLACE DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED DEEPLY SCRACTHED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 8, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PRODUCTION/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 3RD FLOOR REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR DISH AREA MISSING DATA PLATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATA PLATE WITH MANUFACTURER?S INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3RD FLOOR PREP, 3RD FLOOR BAR, GARBAGE AND REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON LOWER-LEVEL STAFF LOUNGE, 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PRODUCTION/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 3RD FLOOR REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR DISH AREA MISSING DATA PLATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATA PLATE WITH MANUFACTURER?S INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AND DISH ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST, INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 4, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS food held at improper temperature, found 5 lbs of cooked rice held at 72.3F at counter top, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Rice discarded valued at $20.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food probe thermometer provide at main kitchen, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice maker not clean inside, found black and orange slime build-up on upper interior panel, instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restrain in food production/ service areas. Instructed to wear.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Standing water in soda gun holder at 3th floor bar, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jul 13, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED WATER TILES IN CEILING IN WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.MUST ENCLOSE ALL CEILING OPENINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bally's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bally's on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bally's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bally's.
Has Bally's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bally's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bally's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bally's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bally's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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