Theory Sport.Dine.Lounge
9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 29, 2026
Theory Sport.Dine.Lounge was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handsinks located in 1st floor bar, food prep area, and 2nd floor bar. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Observed the following equipment issues throughout the facility: basement walk-in freezer fans have heavy build up of ice. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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---observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the prep line cooler directly across the kitchen cooking equipments.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at hand sinks at dishwashing 3-compartment sink area and 1st and 2nd floor bars.instructed to provide and maintain.
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 black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine located in the basement, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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 bulk container in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between the dump sink and ice bin 1st floor bar area. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the prep line cooler directly across the kitchen cooking equipments.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.
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: Instructed to detail clean the storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler and grease buildup inside of the deep fryers and maintain.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking areas especially under and around cooking equipments and both bars on 1st and 2nd floors are dirty with litter debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (chicken,hamburgers etc.) are being handled and prepared.instructed the person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared,handled, and/or served.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: Observed expired food handler certificate provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain as required.
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 expired allergen training certificate provided on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed pink and beige mold on shield of ice machine on second floor. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed slow draining handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair handwashing sink in dishwashing area and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed no self closing) device on employee washroom door in basement. Instructed to install self closing device on said washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed grease on floor and leaking from grease trap in ceiling. Instructed to clean grease from said areas in basement and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no proof of allergen training for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical3 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 city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived on site at 1:35pm. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wash hands. Observed employee place soiled equipment in dish machine, after cycle was complete employee took clean equipment out of dish machine without washing hands. Corrected on site manager instructed employee to wash hands and equipment was rewashed. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 74.3f at handwashing sinks in both northside all gender washrooms on second floor. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.
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 pink and beige mold on shield of ice machine on second floor. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of ice machineto prevent contamination of ice.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no astersik on menu identifying animal derived foods that are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add asterisk identifying animal derived foods that are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order and to add disclosure to menu stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair handwashing sink in dishwashing area and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing) device on employee washroom door in basement. Instructed to install self closing device on said washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease on floor and leaking from grease trap in ceiling. Instructed to clean grease from said areas in basement 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 city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived on site at 1:35pm. 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
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Additional hand wash sink must be installed at the 2nd floor Food smoking room.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Keeping knives in standing water at prep table, instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection #2563750 dated 9/15/2022. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings throughout basement of facility. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Observed heavy stains on cutting boards on cook line. Instructed to correct and maintain smooth, clean cutting surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside employee toilet room located in basement. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris behind cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condiiton.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease build up inside of fryers. Must clean and maintain. Observed black mold-like build up on the dishmachine trays that hold the dishes in place inside of the dishmachine. Instructed to clean trays to remove build up or replace.
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: Found old food, garbage, and dirt underneath bar equipment in the first floor bar. Found heavy dirt and debris build up on the floors inside the walk-in cooler and freezer. Must detail clean underneath equipment/shelving, and surrounding floors.
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: Found a cracked floor tile in front of the fryers and tiles missing grout near the rear low temp dish machine. Must repair tiles and regrout flooring.
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: Observed excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement. Must remove all equipment/items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, organize all remaining articles and store on shelving 6" off the floor to provide floor accessibility for cleaning.
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: Found missing ceiling tiles in the first floor kitchen. Must replace/provide.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found inadequate lighting in the basement dry storage area and in the 1st floor walk-in cooler. Must provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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