Skyway Bowl
9915 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Jun 3, 2026
Skyway Bowl was last inspected on June 3, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets at the tall two door cooler loose and in poor repair; instructed to repair or replace gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: inside of refrigeration units in kitchen, exterior surfaces and bottom areas of fryers to remove grease and dust and under hand sink in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in kitchen under around and behind sinks, deep freezer, deep fryer and grill.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean vent fans in washrooms on the ceilings to remove dust build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The middle hand sink in the womens washroom drains slowly; correct so that sink drains properly. Clean toilet in washroom in kitchen area and maintain. The ventilation fan in the kitchen washroom is not working; must repair fan.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice on premises. Found 100 mouse droppings on premises in the following areas: 10 behind the atm machine, 20 under the counter where the bowling shoes are located, 10 by the entrance door to bar #2, 10 in corner area of bar #1, 30 in the meeting room next to the kitchen on the floor behind the plants, 10 in the room where the ice machine located on the floor and 10 under the hand sink in the kitchen. Also observed a 1/4 inch gap under the front entrance door; must seal gap by replacing the door sweep attached to the door at the bottom for a tighter fit and no visible light observed. Must clean all affected areas. Recommended vacuuming areas and having the pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets at the tall two door cooler loose and in poor repair; instructed to repair or replace gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: inside of refrigeration units in kitchen, exterior surfaces and bottom areas of fryers to remove grease and dust and under hand sink in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in all areas mentioned in violation #18. Also clean floors in kitchen under around and behind sinks, deep freezer, deep fryers and grill.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean vent fans in washrooms on the ceilings to remove dust build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The middle hand sink in the womens washroom drains slowly; correct so that sink drains properly. Clean toilet in washroom in kitchen area and maintain. The ventilation fan in the kitchen washroom is not working; must repair fan.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed standing waste water in the mop bucket; instructed to remove when done using water. Also remove items from mop sink in room near kitchen. Organize and maintain area where mop sink located near kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted raw wood shelving used for dry storage. Must paint/seal to make smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers and freezer to remove spills and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the storage areas along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the hand sink fixture in the employee's toilet room. Must repair and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Upon entering premises,the above has no hot running water on premises at the 3 compartment sink,exposed handsink and employees washroom near kitchen,critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must defrost the reach-in freezer,has heavy ice build-up up,instructed to defrost freezer
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean walls near the reach-in coolers in kitchen area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the washroom door of employees washroom near kitchen
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the ventilation in the employees washroom near kitchen
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Elevate liquor storage off floors
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaky pipe under all compartments of 3- comp sink.must repair
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING REAR PREP AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.NEED NEW DUMPSTER ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION
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Fail
License-Task Force · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, FRONT BAR/SIDE VENDING MACHINES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING ONE LID COVER AND TRASH OVERFLOWING THE OTHER LIDS ARE NOT CLOSED MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED AND REPLACE MISSING LID
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND FRONT OFFICE
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT BAR, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO INSTALL EXTRA HAND SINK REAR BAR, REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE FRONT HAND SINK PREP AREA.
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