Pass

Up Comedy Club

1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of May 14, 2026

Up Comedy Club was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed unused high temperature dish machine in rear prep area. Instructed to either repair and maintain in good condition or place "out of order" signage on machine.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk flour container must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Clean stored mixing bowls must be inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use wadded paper as a means to level the metal prep table. Must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3 compartment sink at the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease/dust build on exterior surface of hood filters above cook line area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • 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 grease from filters and clean dust from vent covers in the walk in freezer. Instructed to maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed handle of reach in freezer on 3rd floor in hot water heater room in disrepair. Repair and maintain handle.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked food items inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior panels of ice machine located in rear food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand wash sinks in food prep area are slowly draining. Must repair.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must install a ceiling tile where missing above the bar area.

  19. Pass

    License-Task Force · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.