Five Iron Golf Chicago
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Five Iron Golf Chicago stretching back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Five Iron Golf Chicago's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILINGS AND VENTS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS NEAR PREP COOLER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY,BAG STORAGE ROOM,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,ETC).
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE.
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Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE ON SITE OR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REGISTER AT LEAST 10 PPM'S A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,PANS,ETC).
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILINGS AND VENTS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS NEAR PREP COOLER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY,BAG STORAGE ROOM,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
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May 8, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND SINKS IN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA PROPERLY SANITZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND SINKS IN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at Cl test strips, Instructed to provide proper sanitizing level at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use , must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Missing a splash guard between ice bin and dump sink at bar area, instructed to install to prevent ice contamination.
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Nov 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT BY THE LOW DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Iron Golf Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Iron Golf Chicago on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Iron Golf Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Five Iron Golf Chicago.
Has Five Iron Golf Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Five Iron Golf Chicago have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Five Iron Golf Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Five Iron Golf Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Iron Golf Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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