Pass

Five Iron Golf

1000 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 27, 2026

Five Iron Golf was last inspected on October 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed prep tables as well as interior surfaces of cooling units with dried food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains with built up organic matter. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed dried food debris in prep area alongside heavy equipment and under plumbing fictures. Instructed to remove.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed ventilation hood grates in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dust, dirt and grease debris and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dishmachine located in prep area not properly sanitizing during time of inspection. Noted final rinse @148f. Instructed to repair unit to properly sanitize as directed by code. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued. Unit tagged and held for inspection.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep tables as well as interior surfaces of cooling units with dried food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains with built up organic matter. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 dried food debris in prep area alongside heavy equipment and under plumbing fictures. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood grates in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dust, dirt and grease debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: found 10 lbs of cooked chicken wings, 5 lbs of shredded chicken held in prep cooler with 9/22 prep date, instructed manager not to hold TCS foods in cooler for no more than 7 days counting prep day as day one. priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $50.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to dry multi-use utensils preply.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate while handling TCS foods ( sausage , eggs ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the drain line of the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2585194 on 11/15/23 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • 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

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Unisex handwashing sink temperature reaching max temperature of 84.2f. All handwashing sinks must maintain minimum temperature of 100f at all times. Priority. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermoemter on site to measure hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.