SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COBRA LOUNGE/ALL RISE BREWING CO..

EAT. 89/100

235 N ASHLAND AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed

13 of 18 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2026
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED SLICER LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COVERED IN DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEP 14
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 20
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN REAR.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

APR 13
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN REAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM NOZZLE DISPENSERS AT BOTH BARS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, FROM GRILL, STOVE, REACH IN COOLERS, AND FRYERS. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMOKER IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, HOT FOOD LINE IN PREP AREA, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MAR 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WIRE SHELVING INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL SHELVING,

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OR SMOKER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS BY DISH MACHINE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL HAND SINK IS INSTALLED OR TOILET COMMODE REMOVED,

JUN 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. LARGE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER FROM CONDENSER NOTED ON INTERNAL BOTTOM SHELF. 7-38-005A CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER: HUMMUS 45.5F, PORK 45.9F (DATED 6/20 & 6/22) , CHICKEN 48.9F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE. (MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM HAS BEEN CLEANED,REPAIRED AND DESIGNATED AS A WASHBOWL)

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

OCT 29
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,UNDER SHEVLES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSETS, IN THE ELECTRICAL CAGE, ON THE EXTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT UNUSED WASHROOM AROUND LARGE PIPE, IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED WASHROOM, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. ALSO NOTED 5 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN UNUSED BASEMENT WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN REAR MENS WASHROOM. INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS REAR WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 12
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR SOUTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 23
2013
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH BAR BACKING UP WASTE WATER INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED HEAVY LEAK AT THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SOURCE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK TURNED OFF. ALSO, WHEN WATER SOURCE TURNED ON, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO PIPES UNDERNEATH SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC AND NOT MAINAINED. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,REPAIR LEAK AT THE WATER SOURCE AND REPAIR PIPES UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN FRONT MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

JUL 9
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM SHELVES. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AT DOOR HANDLES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT SAME MENTIONED AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINKS STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAK AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE KITCHEN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR AND FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS IN ICE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES SO AS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BETWEEN USE AND STORAGE.

NOV 29
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN CONVECTION OVEN FROM THE KITCHEN. THE BARS ARE DIRTY, GIVE THE BARS A GOOD GENERAL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FAN GUARDS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEMENT FOOD COOLER FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND THE BAR HAS SPILLED SODA BUILDUP IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT BAR, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL PANEL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE KITCHEN HANDSINK IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.

JAN 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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