Club 81 Too
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Club 81 Too, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 15 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 28 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Club 81 Too trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BREADING AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE OR REPLACE.
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May 20, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILUDP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL RADIATOR COVERS,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,STORAGE ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREA,BAR AREAS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR ,TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON COUNTER TOPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 : OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2583234 10/11/23 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-602.13 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS , STORAGE SHELVING .#55- 6-501.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND BARS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.#55-: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED THE WALLS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON COUNTER TOPS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS,ON TOPSIDES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 : OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREA,BAR AREAS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR ,TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL RADIATOR COVERS,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,STORAGE ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS-COLE SLAW IN CUPS AT 64.0F AND 7.5LBS. COLE SLAW IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT 46.1F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2566172 10/28/22 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-602.13 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS ,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.#53- 6-501.18 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.#55- 6-501.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND BARS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.#55- 6-201.17 : OBSERVED PIPING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#55-: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED THE WALLS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA . MUST CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (QUATS)TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.REAR UNUSED BAR AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/11/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST ELEVATE FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON COUNTER TOPS.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS,ON TOPSIDES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREA,BAR AREAS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR ,TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL RADIATOR COVERS,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,STORAGE ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS ,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES DAMAGED IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND BARS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR THAT WILL ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE THE BEER DISPENCING UNIT BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE DOOR AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER TO THE RIGHT OF THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL COVERING PIPE IN FOOD PREP AREA ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND SIDES OF COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LEVEL LIGHING IN TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE (STARTED TODAY) WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE ALONG WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ONCE RENEWED.
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA VERY CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (CHEESEBURGERS) ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (*DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILE AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (CHEESEBURGERS) ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COLESLAW, BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (*DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW, CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS NOT LABELED ON THE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING COLESLAW BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USE AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE GRILL AND FRYING BASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILE AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED COBB WEBBS AND DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF ALL CABINETS AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 16, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Club 81 Too last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Club 81 Too on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Club 81 Too?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 28 times, more than any other issue at Club 81 Too.
Has Club 81 Too's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Club 81 Too have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Club 81 Too 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 Club 81 Too inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Club 81 Too is inspected about once every two years on average.
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