Punch Bowl Social
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
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Score
Punch Bowl Social has been inspected 10 times since 2021. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBASTANCE ON CAULKING SURROUNDING WAREASHING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 148F DISPLAYED ON THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F IS REQUIRED FOR SURFACE SANITIZATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THAT MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND WATER LINES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTRING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SINK BASIN OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE CIRCULAR BAR.
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Jun 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION TO 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR WAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS, STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO THE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577698 ON 6/22/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:#38 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 29, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE BLACK FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINES, AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
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Feb 23, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
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Nov 2, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Punch Bowl Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Punch Bowl Social on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Punch Bowl Social?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Punch Bowl Social.
Has Punch Bowl Social's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Punch Bowl Social have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Punch Bowl Social 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 Punch Bowl Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Punch Bowl Social is inspected around two times per year on average.
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