Up Comedy Club
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
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Score
Up Comedy Club has been inspected 17 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
Up Comedy Club scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE WADDED PAPER AS A MEANS TO LEVEL THE METAL PREP TABLE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE CRACK/OPEN SEAM IN THE CORNER OF WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN DISH AREA WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 150F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERTURE OF AT LEAST 180F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
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86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN DISH AREA WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 85F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERTURE OF AT LEAST 180F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
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86
May 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR, AND ICE BIN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 6, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -SHARED CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON TOP AND BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AT BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE CAULK AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE FROM TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER AND CO2 TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED IN THE BAR PREP AREA ICE MACHINE. NOTED GRAYISH, SPOTTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE CUBE FORMING COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE UPPER IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAYISH COLORED SUBSTANCE ON THE 2 DOOR REACH IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE NOT REACHING 180. RINSE WAS AT 170F. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND IS NOW REACHING 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF REACH IN FREEZER ON 3RD FLOOR IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON 3RD FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. REPAINT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Jul 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. ONE DUMPSTER WITH LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. AND TWO DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. AND DUMPSTER MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND RODENT/PROOFED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA,(WITH WORN OUT CAULK) AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE 3 ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 18, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A CEILING TILE WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE BAR AREA.
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95
Dec 1, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Up Comedy Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Up Comedy Club on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Up Comedy Club?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Up Comedy Club.
Has Up Comedy Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Up Comedy Club have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Up Comedy 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 Up Comedy Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Up Comedy Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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