Five Iron Golf Chicago
108 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 28, 2026
Five Iron Golf Chicago was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical9 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in women's toilet room.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(squeeze bottles,pans,etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: : 4-501.12 : must repair or replace worn & discolored cutting boards to be in good repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for storage in walk in cooler & prep area and provide adequate shelving units for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(c) : must clean debris build up fryer cabinets and grill table.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dust build up from walls,ceilings and vents in prep area.must clean food splatter from walls near prep cooler & behind cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean food debris and dirt build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep/dish washing,bar areas and floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate ,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear hallway,bag storage room,chemical storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in women's toilet room .
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not being used and sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's at this time.instructed to use additional dish machine on site or 3- comp sink.must register at least 10 ppm's a held for inspection tag placed on unit. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(squeeze bottles,pans,etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn & discolored cutting boards to be in good repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage in walk in cooler & prep area and provide adequate shelving units for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up fryer cabinets and grill table.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walls,ceilings and vents in prep area.must clean food splatter from walls near prep cooler & behind cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris and dirt build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep/dish washing,bar areas and floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate ,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear hallway,bag storage room,chemical storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed knives, forks and spoons stored in containers on table in prep area. Instructed to cover or invert utensils during storage to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed debris and buildup on floor underneath shelving units and sinks in bar. Instructed to clean floor underneath shelving units and sinks in bar and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no proof of food handler training provided for any food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed two low temperature dish machines improperly santizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine in prep/dishwashing area repaired before conclusion of inspection, observed low temperature dish machine in prep/dishwashing area properly sanitzing at a concentration of 50ppm chlorine after repair. Corrected on site 'held for inspection tag placed on low temperature dish machine in bar. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed knives, forks and spoons stored in containers on table in prep area. Instructed to cover or invert utensils during storage to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and buildup on floor underneath shelving units and sinks in bar. Instructed to clean floor underneath shelving units and sinks in bar and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training provided for any food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered ice bin in the bar area. Instructed to cover ice to protect from possible contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Low temp dish machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at Cl test strips, Instructed to provide proper sanitizing level at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use , must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard between ice bin and dump sink at bar area, instructed to install to prevent ice contamination.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine in the bar not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the department of health and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed salt and seasoning out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the walk in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the vent by the low dish machine and 3 compartment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.