Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co.

235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 18 inspections at Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co., the earliest from 2010. Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SLICER LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COVERED IN DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 13, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM NOZZLE DISPENSERS AT BOTH BARS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, FROM GRILL, STOVE, REACH IN COOLERS, AND FRYERS. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMOKER IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, HOT FOOD LINE IN PREP AREA, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIRE SHELVING INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL SHELVING,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OR SMOKER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS BY DISH MACHINE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL HAND SINK IS INSTALLED OR TOILET COMMODE REMOVED,
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. LARGE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER FROM CONDENSER NOTED ON INTERNAL BOTTOM SHELF. 7-38-005A CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER: HUMMUS 45.5F, PORK 45.9F (DATED 6/20 & 6/22) , CHICKEN 48.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE. (MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM HAS BEEN CLEANED,REPAIRED AND DESIGNATED AS A WASHBOWL)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,UNDER SHEVLES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSETS, IN THE ELECTRICAL CAGE, ON THE EXTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT UNUSED WASHROOM AROUND LARGE PIPE, IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED WASHROOM, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ALSO NOTED 5 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN UNUSED BASEMENT WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN REAR MENS WASHROOM. INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS REAR WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR SOUTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH BAR BACKING UP WASTE WATER INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED HEAVY LEAK AT THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SOURCE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK TURNED OFF. ALSO, WHEN WATER SOURCE TURNED ON, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO PIPES UNDERNEATH SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC AND NOT MAINAINED. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,REPAIR LEAK AT THE WATER SOURCE AND REPAIR PIPES UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM SHELVES. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AT DOOR HANDLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT SAME MENTIONED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINKS STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAK AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR AND FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS IN ICE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES SO AS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BETWEEN USE AND STORAGE.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN CONVECTION OVEN FROM THE KITCHEN. THE BARS ARE DIRTY, GIVE THE BARS A GOOD GENERAL CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FAN GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEMENT FOOD COOLER FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND THE BAR HAS SPILLED SODA BUILDUP IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT BAR, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL PANEL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE KITCHEN HANDSINK IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Jan 20, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co.?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co..

Has Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. 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 Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing Co. is inspected roughly once per year on average.