Bally's
600 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026
Bally's was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates for food managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine not maintained, final rinse temperature at 120.0 f. Instructed manager high temperature dishmachine must reach a final rinse temperature at a minimal 180 f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Must temporarily wash, rinse and sanitize multi-use utensils in dishwash 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on walls and ceiling tiles at dishmachine area. Must clean walls and ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates for food managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a) observed interior of ice machine in wabash cafe with black build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2598854 dated august 8 2024 instructed manager to #47 replace deeply scratched cutting boards. Observed deeply scracthed and stained cutting boards in 3rd floor prep area. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations 7-42-090 no citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 critical1 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: Observed 4 hand washing sinks with no soap in the following locations: 2nd floor bar prep area near dish sink, in wabash rear dish area, in 3rd floor bar area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing soap to all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed several hand washing sink with eyewash stations attached. Hand washing sinks shall be used for no purpose other than hand washing. Instructed manager to remove eyewash stations. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in downstairs employee cafeteria area with no hot water. Maximum hot water temperature recorded at 83 f before water quickly dropped down to 77 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in wabash kitchen service line area. Nearest hand washing sink is in rear dish area behind door. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink or convert dump sink into hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed several hand washing sinks with no paper towels. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels for all hand washing sink priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.
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 in use hot water dish machine not adequately sanitizing. Final surface utensil temperature of dishes measured at 157 f. Manager was able to reach required surface utensil temperature of 160 however the temperature quickly dropped back down. Instructed manager to ensure dish machine is providing a consistent final surface temperature of 160 f for all utensils. Dish machine tagged. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine in wabash cafe with black build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-57 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 15 pounds of corned beef sandwiches and 10 pounds of chopped salad ($100) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed two coolers held at an inadequate temperature of 47 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have a temperature of 41 f and below. Coolers tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wastewater from grease trap backing up on floor. Waste water is flooding prep and dish area of wabash cafe. Instructed manager to service grease trap and ensure adequate waste water disposal. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2598854 dated august 8 2024 instructed manager to #47 replace deeply scratched cutting boards. Observed deeply scracthed and stained cutting boards in 3rd floor prep area. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site. Instructed manager to ensure all managers have an original city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints on 1st floor food production/service area. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
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: Observed cutting boards in the 3rd floor rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted commercial high temp dish machine located in 3rd floor dish area missing data plate, instructed to provide data plate with manufacturer’s instructions and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets and interior of all cold holding units on 3rd floor prep with excessive amount food debris, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine on lower-level staff lounge, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor with excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine on and dripping onto ice for human consumption priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-50 live small flying insects in the following areas: 3rd floor prep, 3rd floor bar, garbage and refuse area. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints on 1st floor food production/service area. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
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: Observed cutting boards in the 3rd floor rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted commercial high temp dish machine located in 3rd floor dish area missing data plate, instructed to provide data plate with manufacturer’s instructions and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in 3rd floor prep and dish room with excessive amount of dust, instructed t clean and maintain.
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 gaskets and interior of all cold holding units on 3rd floor prep with excessive amount food debris, instructed to clean 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: Noted facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being 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
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor restaurant ice machine with excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine on and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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: Ice maker not clean inside, found black and orange slime build-up on upper interior panel, instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: TCS food held at improper temperature, found 5 lbs of cooked rice held at 72.3F at counter top, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Rice discarded valued at $20.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No food probe thermometer provide at main kitchen, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restrain in food production/ service areas. Instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Standing water in soda gun holder at 3th floor bar, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained water tiles in ceiling in warehouse storage area. Instructed to replace.must enclose all ceiling openings throughout facility prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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