JAN 13
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UP COMEDY CLUB.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
1616 N WELLS ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 13, 2026 · passed
11 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE WADDED PAPER AS A MEANS TO LEVEL THE METAL PREP TABLE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
DEC 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
NOV 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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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OCT 122022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 12
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
DEC 62021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
AUG 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 52016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
SEP 152015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF REACH IN FREEZER ON 3RD FLOOR IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
JUL 212014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
SEP 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
DEC 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 18
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL A CEILING TILE WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE BAR AREA.
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