Chicago Chop House
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Across the available record, Chicago Chop House has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chicago Chop House is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO WINDOW IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE(AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO FOOD WAS HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT). OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO WINDOW IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO WINDOW IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-50.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(50.4F), MOZZARELLA CHEESE(46.8F) AND BOILED EGGS WITHOUT SHELL(49.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 2.5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISKS IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU AND DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AT BASE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS AND BOTTOM OF LEFT OF PATIO EXIT DOOR(SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE DATA PLATE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA DELIVERED AND AFFIXED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Aug 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Very slow drainage at the basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above basement's dish machine, instructed to replace.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light shield on ceiling light fixture in main dish room, instructed to install.
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May 5, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11: 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED/MISSING ON SCATTERED UNITS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE LINE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING GASKETS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN IS BROKEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14: THE EMPLOYEE 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: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN DRILLING HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE DISH AND KITCHEN AREA.----- OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS LOCATED CLOSE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO ENSURE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE FOR BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED WITH COATING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND OUTSIDE BEHIND THE OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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May 2, 2023
License
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK MISSING IN THE KITCHEN COOKLINE AREA NEAR FRYERS AND STOVE TOPS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A WORKING HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED ABOVE MEAT REACH-IN COOLER, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED/MISSING ON SCATTERED UNITS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE LINE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING GASKETS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN IS BROKEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE 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: OBSERVED OPEN DRILLING HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE DISH AND KITCHEN AREA.----- OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS LOCATED CLOSE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO ENSURE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE FOR BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED WITH COATING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND OUTSIDE BEHIND THE OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Chop House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Chop House.
Has Chicago Chop House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Chop House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Chicago Chop House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Chop House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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