Guild Row — Co Club Chicago
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Guild Row — Co Club Chicago, the earliest from 2020. The most recent visit was on Sep 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Guild Row — Co Club Chicago trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE INCOMPLETE, MISSING NUMEROUS PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS FROM 2025 (EXCLUDING SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY 2025). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW INCLUDING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRINTED ALL MISSING PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AND ADDED TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE SERVER FOOD PREP STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF PINK, SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SUBSTANCES AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE OUTPUT OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN PLUMBING TO ACT AS SPLASH GUARD, PLASTIC AND FOIL VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH A SPLASH GUARD MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SANDWICHES) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 5 GALLONS OF MILK AT 57.6F, 4 QUARTS OF HALF/HALF MILK AT 54.7F, AND 5 DISHES OF HUMMUS AT 48.3F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.50 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS DISPOSED VALUE AT 55DOLLARS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.COOLER AT 50.3F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA EXIT (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE BELMONT ROOM AREA AND IN CAFE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CAFE SIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT 74.8 F IN BELMONT ROOM WITH (2) WASHROOMS AND A BAR WITH HANDSINK, DUMPSINK AND WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SALAD, COFFEE, DAIRY ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA EXIT (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE BELMONT ROOM AREA AND IN CAFE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CAFE SIDE.
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Jun 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE (IN BELMONT ROOM BAR) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SALADS, COFFEE, DAIRY ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA EXIT (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER)
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT 75.0F IN BELMONT ROOM WITH (2) WASHROOMS AND A BAR WITH HANDSINK AND WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOORS AT THE BELMONT ROOM AREA AND IN A CAFE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CAFE SIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 13, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR LOCATED AT THE REAR BELMONT BAR ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH GAP OPENINGS ON CORNER AND BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 6/2/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 SMOKERS IN COURTYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR BACK BAR IN CONCERT SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 27, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ALL OUTER OPENING DOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SEALED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN ANY DOUBLE DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW, UNEVEN BRICK WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA WITH OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED, COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN DOORS OF TOILET STALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN PREP DOOR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jul 21, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BACK BAR (BELMONT BAR) IN ADDITION TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THAT IS PRESENTLY INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ALL OUTER OPENING DOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SEALED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN ANY DOUBLE DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW, UNEVEN BRICK WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA WITH OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED, COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN DOORS OF TOILET STALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN PREP DOOR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guild Row — Co Club Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guild Row — Co Club Chicago on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guild Row — Co Club Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Guild Row — Co Club Chicago.
Has Guild Row — Co Club Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Guild Row — Co Club Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Guild Row — Co Club 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 Guild Row — Co Club Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guild Row — Co Club Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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