APR 15
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL.
BEAT. 46/100
310 N GREEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 15, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBASTANCE ON CAULKING SURROUNDING WAREASHING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
SEP 152025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 148F DISPLAYED ON THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F IS REQUIRED FOR SURFACE SANITIZATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THAT MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND WATER LINES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTRING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE SINK BASIN OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE CIRCULAR BAR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 232024FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2024
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR WAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION TO 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS, STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO THE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577698 ON 6/22/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:#38 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 292023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222023FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE BLACK FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINES, AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
FEB 232022FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
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