Pass

King's Bowl

1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 20, 2026

King's Bowl was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the aerator spraying water at the front bar area hand washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the light cover over the rear three compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent covers in the food prep area in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the door of the upright freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sides of cooking equipment with a build up of grease and food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment in the beverage room next to pizza statio. (soda dispenser, keurig, tea machine) instructed to remove if not being used to help prevent harboring space for insects and or pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed protective light sheild broken over the two compartment sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing a possible physical hazard.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening in middle from top to bottom of front entrance outer double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at middle handwashing sinks across from bowling lanes in bar area. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      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 reminder or disclosure on menu stating that animal derived foods with and asterisk are served cooked to order. Instructed to add reminder and disclosure to menu stating animal derived foods with an asterisk are served cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle from top to bottom of front entrance outer double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at eastside handwashing sink in kitchen next to hoods. Instructed to repair hot water pressure at eastside handwashing sink in kitchen next to hoods. Observed middle handsink not working in rear men's washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain said handsink in rear men's washroom. Note there are two other properly functioning handwashing sinks in rear men's washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buildup in interior hood above high temperature dish machine in kitchen. Instructed to clean interior of hood above high temperature dish machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): interior of the ice machine drip plate is soiled. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): interior soda gun dispensers throughout the bar is soiled. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine drip plate is soiled. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior soda gun dispensers throughout the bar is soiled. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small black flying insect activty in the following areas; bar (measured approximately 20); kitchen dish area (measured approximately 10). Facility must work with a license pest control company to minimize small black flying insects in the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) ciation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed heavy soil and staining on the floor and underneath the countertops at bowling alley bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle at unisex restroom at front door. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee locker room area floors have heavy soil and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy soil and staining on the floor and underneath the countertops at bowling alley bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen hood has two burned out light bulbs. Instructed manager to replace with working bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written health policy on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: "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) 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 cdph consumer advisory guide on cdph website) priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued."

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: "observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed 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."

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle at unisex restroom at front door. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee locker room area floors have heavy soil and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy soil and staining on the floor and underneath the countertops at bowling alley bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen hood has two burned out light bulbs. Instructed manager to replace with working bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  13. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  14. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or clean up kit on site. Facility must provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (tomato bisque, sauteed mushrooms, par-cooked chicken) held for over 24 hours with out discard date in the walk in cooler and cold holing unit. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. City of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation.7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or clean up kit on site. Facility must provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed server pick up ready to eat food(luxury grilled cheese sandwich) at exposition station in food prep area with bare hands. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Instructed manager to discard said food. Priority. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all four hand washing sinks blocked with strainer and cup in bar area( left and right bar).instructed to always make hand washing sink accessible at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Manager removes said items from the hand washing sink during the inspection. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued .

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at three out of the four handwashing sinks in bar area (left and right). All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all (2) low temperature dish machines at main bar (left & right) inadequately sanitizing at 0 ppm (parts per million) at time of inspection.chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Instructed manager to provide. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (tomato bisque, sauteed mushrooms, par-cooked chicken) held for over 24 hours with out discard date in the walk in cooler and cold holing unit. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. City of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation.7-38-012. Citation issued .

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified food manager on site, no original certificates posted, while potentially hazardous foods (beef, pizza corn salsa) prepared and served. Instructed that a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site, with original certificates posted, at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation: 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottles of alcohol stored directly on either side of the left bar handsink. Instructed to install splash guards on both sides of the hand sink to protect beverages, or move beverages at least 12 inches away from the hand sink.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: In both ladies restrooms found the hand washing sinks not running a minimum of 15 seconds to wash hands. Timers are running between 5 to 8 seconds when timers set off to run with hot and cold running water. Also found same as above the men's restroom on the most north side of the building. Must repair and maintain so as have hand washing sinks run for a minimum of 15 seconds at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottles of cleaners and sanitizers at the mop sink area not properly labeled. Must always provide labeled cleaning products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food prep staff member with long beard. Instructed manager to have food prep staff member remove beard or use a facial hair restraint at all times while in food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found a wet wash cloth sitting on counter top at the bar area. Must always properly store wash cloths until used.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • 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: Observed live fruit flies in the kitchen/dishwashing areas,bar areas and storage and janitors closets. Approximately 40 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceilings, and equipment in the kitchen/dishwashing areas and bar areas.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all afected areas and additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed brick at front pizza prep area must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean kitchen manual can opener and housing attached,interiors of bar coolers,kitchen shelvings throughout,fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout kitchen food prep areas and floor drains require a detail cleaning and maintain floors dry in dishwashing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove splashed food debris on walls/ceilings in kitchen food prep areas and remove dust accumulations on vents in toilet rooms and maintain.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • 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: Observed live fruit flies in the prep areas and rear hallway areas. Approximately 40 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceilings and equipments in the prep areas and hallway areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate posted to view at this time.only copies provided at this time--xerox copies are not acceptable,only original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be posted as required. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splashed food debris on ceilings in prep areas and accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in prep areas. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize ceilings and ventilation covers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide light shield and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small water leak at the middle drain pipe beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

  22. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all floors need to be cleaned and maintained

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all ceiling tiles thatb are not in throughout facility need to be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation system in staff bathroom. Must install working ventilation.

  23. Fail

    License · Fail

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

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager certificate available. Serious violation 7-38-012 facility is not in operation no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all floors need to be cleaned and maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all ceiling tiles thatb are not in throughout facility need to be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation system in staff bathroom. Must install working ventilation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must install easily readable thermometers within all walk in coolers.

  24. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    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.