Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill

1507 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE GRILL.

Oct 25, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBOURNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 5, 2023

License

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDIITON.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD AOBVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill.

Has Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill 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 Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucy & Max Sports Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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