The Chicago Club
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
The Chicago Club appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
The Chicago Club's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN 3 FLOOR AND TERRENCE AREAS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FISH PREP AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2597533 ISSUED ON 07-16-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #58-CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE GAUGE NOT MAINTAINING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F PER CODE. TEMEPRATURE WAS ONLY GETTING BETWEEN 109-119F AT TIME OF INPSECTION INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MONITOR, AND MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OF THE FINAL RINSE. HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN 3 FLOOR AND TERRENCE AREAS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FISH PREP AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Dec 20, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THIRD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN VEGGIE COOLER ON THE THRID FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE OF WOMENS RESTROOM STALLS ON FLOOR T FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA; OBSERVED ABOUT 4 LBS OF COOKED GYROS MEAT AT 106F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER ON SITE ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WERE MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU REFERRING TO THE MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS; STEAK ITEMS,, UNDERCOOKED EGG ITEM AND OYSTERS, PLUS NO "COOKED TO ORDER" ATTACHED TO THE REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" BY THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-202.11 OBSERVED OPENED INSECT TRAPS CONTAINING PESTICIDE CHEMICALS HANGING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NEVER SET ANY PESTICIDE CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER PESTICIDES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE ROOF TOP FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS (THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED MULTIPLE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS KEEP ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK ON THE ROOFTOP AND AT THE MEZZANINE BAR AREAS HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP, HAIR NET) AND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING ROOM TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND PLATES AND COVER THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE SILVERWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON THE CUSTOMER'S ARRIVAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE ROOFTOP FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (TUNA, BEEF, EGGS) ON THE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN WALL UNDER THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
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Dec 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW/MARINATED FISH THAT IS READY TO EAT (SUSHI FISH), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE PASTRY KITCHEN, IN THE 3RD FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS ON THE ROP FOOD ON SITE. ALL ROP LABELS MUST CONTAIN: a.Identification of food item b.The date of preparation c."Must be kept at 41f or below? (fish= ?must be kept frozen") d.Expiration Date (30 days) OR Instructions to discard/consume by after 30 days e.If frozen must include the date the item was frozen and the date the item was removed from freezer. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR THE KIMCHI PREPARED ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR ALL KIMCHI PRODUCTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY DISCARDED THE 2# OF KIMCHI ON SITE WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $10.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: - MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN APPROVAL FOR ALL KIMCHI PRODUCTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2184705 ON 7/18/2018: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID (ATTACHED OR DETACHED) FOR THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE MEZZANINE LEVEL. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PEELING FOIL CEILING IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AND 3RD FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A CEILING THAT IS NON-CORROSIVE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE AND GUEST TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - SEE VIOLATION#:60. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE UPRIGHT ON RACKS BY THE DISH AREA AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN THE BAR. -
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATORS MISSING A THERMOMETER IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PLATES NOT INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEING PRE-SET ON DINING TABLES LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE ROOFTOP DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB UNABLE TO TURN ON ONE OF THE TWO WASH BOWLS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COLD WATER KNOB IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE 3M FL. IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER BY THE OFFICE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING TILES IN THE TERRACE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE (SITTING INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Inadequate food protection, found a vacuum packaging machine in facility without having the proper approval froms the dep of public health, found several food items 20lbs that were vacuum packaged on site. machine is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for further inquiry. serious citation issued 7-38-005(A) food items removed from kitchen.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: several bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen and bakery, instructed to label.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: condensation noted in double door cooler( chees and dairy ) instructed to eliminate and maintain. Raw wood shelves in walk-in cooler noted, instructed to seal or use non-absorbent material.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: meat slicer not cleaned properly, noted encrusted food and debris behind blade housing cover, instructed to clean and maintain. ice build-up in ice cream freezer, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Mold like substance noted on walk-in coolers walls and ceiling, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: inadequate lighting in meat walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED THROUGH OUT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DUSTY CEILING IN PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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82
Aug 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE MAIN KITCHEN'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ON SITE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR APPROVAL. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL APPROVAL IS GRANTED FOR MACHINE. INFORMATION GIVEN. NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF NEW RUBBER GASKETS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN COFFEE STATION ON 8TH FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND AROUND SINKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA-REMOVE SPILLS, SPLATTER AND DIRT/DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE TOPE OF THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Nov 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCKS BUILDING ON CONDENSER OF PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EMPLOYEES MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL (LEFT SIDE BOWL) DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Mar 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND PASTRY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RESTAURANT PREP AREA INTERIOR CABINETS WITH FOOD/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CABINETS ALSO MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND RESTAURANT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISHMACHINE(UNDER FUSE BOX). MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL (BY OFFICE) DRAINING SLOWLY, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT AT SILVER ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly. (must store inverted)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floor tiles not grouted at restaurant kitchen.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found broken light shield at fixture/restaurant kitchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Chicago Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Chicago Club on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Chicago Club?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Chicago Club.
Has The Chicago Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Chicago Club have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Chicago 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 The Chicago Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Chicago Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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