The Lobby Kitchen

66 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
American
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
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Score
High Risk

The Lobby Kitchen has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Lobby Kitchen's 39 doesn't quite reach.

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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 7, 2026
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AT 93.0F. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE / COFFEE PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BEVERAGE & DISH WASHING AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED UNDERNEATH LIQUOR STORAGE SHELF AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND BAR AREAS.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BEVERAGE PREP AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM HAND SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE MEAT SLICER IS STORED NEXT TO.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lobby Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lobby Kitchen on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lobby Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Lobby Kitchen.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Lobby Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.