Underground Chicago

56 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60610

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Underground Chicago has three inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Underground Chicago's record stops at Oct 30, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS AND PROVIDE COPIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2021

Complaint

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN WEST BAR, AND IN SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINKS AT WEST BAR AND SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT WITHOUT CORRECT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE. Instructed to identify 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 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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OVEN (ON WHEELS) NOT LOCATED UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE LOCATED UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (STRIPPED) IN WEST BAR. OBSERVED HAND SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN KITCHEN, SERVICE BAR AND EAST BAR. MUST MAKE ALL REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND HOT WATER HANDLE IN UTILITY SINK AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND POWER OUTLET OVER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Underground Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Underground Chicago on file is from Oct 30, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Underground Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Underground Chicago.

Has Underground Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Underground Chicago have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Underground Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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