Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club 21 times, with records going back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR GASKET OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS.
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Aug 20, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH COUNTERTOP HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 6TH FLOOR WITH AN INADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. ONE OF THE MACHINES DISPLAYED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND THE OTHER AT 152F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 6-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE 5TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE MEATS, CHEESE AND CUT FRUITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE 5TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51F AND HAMBURGERS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595194 ON 5/24/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR GASKET OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE LIGHTBULBS IS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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May 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP/DUMP SINK AND THE SALAD PREP STATION/CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. PANCAKE BATTER, GUACAMOLE, SLICED HAM, BEANS, COOKED MUSHROOMS, SOUR CREAM, CUT TOMATOES, AND COOKED PASTA ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) 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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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/26/2022 REPORT #2556340 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP/DUMP SINK AND THE SALAD PREP STATION/CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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May 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13--OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND BAR ON 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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May 19, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH SLICED CHEESE TO PUT ON BURGER. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE PROPER UTENIL WHEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 86.9F. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT 5TH FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. ALSO MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT 5TH FLOOR BAR AREA ADJACENT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND BAR ON 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Feb 15, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE CLUB IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT
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Feb 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT CLUB LEVEL FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND SALMON AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47-49 DEGREES. TOTAL COST $115 10 POUNDS PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE CLUB IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH ROOM, FRONT BAR, SIDE BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. 10-15 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PROVIDE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE 5TH FL.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAINS IN 6TH FL. 1- COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND SINK IN COFFEE BAR,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,FLYING AROUND IN 5TH & 6TH FL.PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ICE MACHINE STORAGE.6TH FL. 1- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN 5TH FL. PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 5TH FL.WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND WHEEL BASES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ON 6TH FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM 5TH FL. FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR CABINETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT LINE,5TH FL.BEER WALK IN COOLER & 6TH FL. WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST DELIME 6TH FL. DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 5TH & 6TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA & BEER WALK IN COOLER,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA COUNTERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR GLASS DISH MACHINE IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING PICK UP LAMPS IN 5TH FL. FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK BAR SERVICE AREA NOT BEING ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FILLING WATER BOTTLES AT HAND WASH SINK FOR CONSUMPTION, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE SINK MUST BE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/30/2016, REPORT #1953393, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 31 UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,
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Aug 30, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED UNDER COLD HOLDING LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL DISHMACHINE EXTERIORS WITH LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT 6TH FLOOR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER, BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING LINE AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES DRY. FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINES WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 23, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: UNAPPROVED/UNKNOWN SOURCE OF VACUUM PACKAGED BOLOGNESE SAUCE AND PORK SAUSAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR VACUUM PACKAGED PRODUCTS. INSTD TO HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTS. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: POOLED POACHED EGGS AT 68.5F, AND RAW EGGS AT 74.5F ON COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $25 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES NOTED AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA, 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA, AND 5TH FLOOR BAR AREA. FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING IN ALL NOTED AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (OVER 50) NOTED ON WALLS AND SURFACES AT 6TH FLOOR BAR AND PREP AREA, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISHMACHINE AREA, 5TH FLOOR BAR AND ON WALLS IN HALLWAYS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT DOORS AND OVERHEAD EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAIN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LIQUID WASTE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERCEPTOR, DUMPSTERS, AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED AND MAINTAIN AREA. PROVIDE LID FOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL DUMPSTERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED UNDER COLD HOLDING LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL DISHMACHINE EXTERIORS WITH LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT 6TH FLOOR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER, BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING LINE AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES DRY. FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINES WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND ICE BINS, AND INBETWEEN DUMP SINKS AND ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS.
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Jun 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR 1 CONTAINER OF BLUE POINT OYSTERS AND 1 CONTAINER OF CARAQUET OYSTERS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $ 200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS IN PLACE WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL EMPTY/USED AND MAINTAIN TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UNAPPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING OCCURING ON SITE. OBSERVED BAGS OF PORK SHOULDER AND CHICKEN TINGA IN WALK-IN COOLER. MGR STATES VACUUM PACKAGING PRODUCT ON SITE HOWEVER, UNABLE TO LOCATE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM HEALTH DEPT TO VACUUM PACK ON SITE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: APPROX 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN 5TH FLOOR BAR AND 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. DEAD FLY NOTED ON COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WORN CUTTING BOARD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIVDE SAME.
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Jan 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING UNIT IN 5TH FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COOKED CHICKEN WAS STORED FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 130.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132.5F. CHICKEN MUST BE COOKED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND HELD AT 14O DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CONVECTION OVEN IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN FIFTH FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON LOWER LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE MEATBALLS WERE BEING PREPARED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES STORED IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ON LOWER LEVEL MUST PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WHEN PREPARING SALADS INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS IN EACH INGREDIENT INSTEAD OF A GLOVED HAND. ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Jul 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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Jul 8, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND EVERY BAR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SEPARATION ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE CHICKEN SHOP FRONT PREP LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE PIZZA EAST FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE COUNTER AND THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: LARGE DISH MACHINES IN THE 1ST AND 5TH FLOOR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL THE PROPER MECHANICAL DETERGENT DISPENSER AT EACH MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS. ( IN THE CHICKEN SHOP AREA WHERE MISSING,ON THE 4TH FLOOR & 6TH FLOOR WHERE MISSSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PIZZA EAST AREA. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN AND THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club.
Has Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club 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 Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soho House Chicago — Soho House/Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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