UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO.
76 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
13 of 19 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
APR 242024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Bulk food container not labeled ( flour ) instructed to label and maintain.
Condensation noted in deli/cheese walk-in cooler at 7th floor. Instructed to insulate cold lines properly.
AUG 102022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Utensils in-use (large spoons, knives ) stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a dry clean container or under running cold water
MAR 242021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
knives and spoons in use stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a dry clean container or under running cold water.
Peeling paint noted on west wall of pastry kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.
show all 19 inspections →
JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSING FOOD AND DRAINING TUNA CANS IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOUND 3 LARGE SOUP( LENTIL, TOMATO ) CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.2F, CONTAINERS PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER, 40 LBS OF SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
UNDER COOKED FOODS NOT IDENTIFIED WITH AN ASTERISK AND A DISCLAIMER IS MISSING ( THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER ), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU, NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, FOUND JUGS HAVE BEEN CAPPED WHEN WET. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE LOCATED ON THE MENU FOR ANY ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOV 212017FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OF THE 9TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE GREASE DUMPSTER TOP AND MAKE GREASE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON TOP OF SEAL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 9TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 9thM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 7 TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN A BOWL AND PASTRIES ON A TRAY UNPROTECTED WHILE ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE AT THE BUFFET STATION ON THE 7TH FLOOR INSIDE OF ROOM C AND PASTRIES UNPROTECTED WHILE ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE NEXT TO THE 7TH FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR ALL FOOD ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED LETTUCE AND CUT FRUIT COVERED WITH TOWELS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS AND 2 DOOR COOLERS ON THE 7TH AND 9TH FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TOWELS AND COVER FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE GRILLS UNDER THE 9TH FLOOR HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED THE 9TH FLOOR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE GRILLS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING, 9TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN, 9TH FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, 9TH FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE BASE LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA, 7TH FLOOR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE GRILLS ON THE 9TH FLOOR.
SEP 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
disposable knives and trays stored improperly in dry food storage room, instructed to keep protected from contamination.
Hand sink too close to clean utensils rack, in bakery station. instructed to install a splash guard.
peeling paint noted on dish machine ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
condensation noted in main kitchen walk-in cooler, instructed to eliminate and maintain.
APR 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAR 282016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN PASTRY PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR. STANDING WATER IN ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AND CLEAN.
DAMAGED SECTION OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MAKER AT MAIN KITCHEN, MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 172015PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 7TH FLOOR ICE MACHINE IN THE HALLWAY WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND MISSING INSIDE OF THE 9M FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN INSIDE OF THE 9M FLLOR PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 9TH FLOOR GRAND MARGE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE,9TH FL HOT LINE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE, 9TH FL PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BOTH FAUCET BASES OF THE 7TH FL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 9TH FLOOR HOT LINE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS.
NOV 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 150F WHILE MACHINE BEING USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIED 180F OR HIGHER WATER TEMPERATURE FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-30. BY THE END OF INSPECTION ENGINEERS RESTORED FINAL RINSE TO 190F.
MISSING GROUT AT DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BAKERY DEPT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
MAR 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND WIRE STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND, UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR.
SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH MISSING AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT INSULATED PROPERLY CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
FOOD HANDLER IN PASTRY NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
AUG 92013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED ON THE 9TH FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT THE 9TH FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE FRONT LINE KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB AT THE R7 REFRIGERATOR.
MUST HAVE REFRIGERATOR WATER LINE DRAIN INTO A PAN OR FLOOR DRAIN ON THE 8TH FLOOR COLLEGE HALL DINING AREA.
FEB 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE USE PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A BULK FOODS SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MOLDY INSULATION PIPE COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON AND AROUND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AND WINDOW NEXT TO MAIN DISH WASHER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP AND CHIPPED PAINT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE COVER, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, A GRAY FILM NOTED ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AROUND DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →