Chicago Chop House
Last inspected: May 2, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Chicago Chop House, the earliest from 2018. Chicago Chop House was last inspected on May 2, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Chicago Chop House's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 2, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chicago Chop House on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ITEMS WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU BY ASTERISKING CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ASTERISKING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA ON MAIN LINE NEAR WEST SIDE WINDOW COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO COFFEE MAKER IN FIRST FLOOR SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL AND TAG.
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Jul 22, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED TCS FOODS NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING AT BASE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN POOLING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(f) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NOREMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED, RAW FOODS,.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMONDER AND A DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISHMACHINE AREA, IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROT ALL FLOOR AREAS TO PREVENT ANY INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE
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Mar 9, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES ON EAST WALL, LOOSE WALL TILES AT PREP KITCHEN, VENT HOOD WITH CRACKED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES ON EAST WALL, LOOSE WALL TILES AT PREP KITCHEN, VENT HOOD WITH CRACKED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN.
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Mar 8, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK AT LOWER LEVEL DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES ON EAST WALL, LOOSE WALL TILES AT PREP KITCHEN, VENT HOOD WITH CRACKED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, NO SINK STOPPER, NO DRAIN BOARD AT 2ND FL 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Chop House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Chop House on file is from May 2, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Chop House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Chop House.
Has Chicago Chop House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Chop House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Chop House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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