Chicago Chop House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 9, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Dec 2, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • 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, 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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rusts and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain tight fitting lids/covers for ice bins behind the bars.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the basement employee washroom door not self closing.instructed to provide a self closing device at said door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some missing ceiling tiles above the basement dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture in basement rear dishwashing room.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Nov 21, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Nov 18, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

5. Apr 29, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.8-50.4f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced tomatoes(50.4f), mozzarella cheese(46.8f) and boiled eggs without shell(49.8f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $20 weighing 2.5lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some animal derived foods without asterisks on menu identifying them as animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients and observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Corrected on site asterisks identifying all animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients added to menu and disclosure stating that asterisked animal derived foods can be served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients added to menu before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small one door cold holding unit next to window in second floor prep area across from cooking equipment at improper ambient temperature(at time of inspection no food was held in cold holding unit). Observed small one door cold holding unit next to window in second floor prep area across from cooking equipment at improper ambient temperature of 54.9f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on small one door cold holding unit next to window in second floor prep area across from cooking equipment. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings at middle of front entrance double doors at base. Observed openings at top left and right corners and bottom of left of patio exit door(second floor prep area). Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no data plate for low temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications. Corrected on site data plate for low temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area delivered and affixed to low temperature dish machine before conclusion of inspection.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Corrected on site irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink in second floor dishwashing area. Instructed to repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink in second floor dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between tiles in second floor dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between tiles in second floor dishwashing area for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 14, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Aug 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Aug 1, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   No violations

9. Jul 24, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Very slow drainage at the basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above basement's dish machine, instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing light shield on ceiling light fixture in main dish room, instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. May 5, 2023 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-901.11: clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: gaskets on the cooler door is damaged/missing on scattered units throughout the service line. Facility must replace damaged/missing gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: drain stopper at 3 compartment sink rinse basin is broken. Facility must provide stoppers for the 3 compartment sink to allow for proper wash, rinse, and sanitizer set up.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: backflow prevention device not found on the espresso machine and coffee machine on site. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.14: the employee restroom does not have a tight-fitting and self-closing door. All toilet rooms located within a food establishment must be enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed open drilling holes in the walls in the dish and kitchen area.----- observed missing tiles in between prep-line units located close the walk-in cooler. Facility must seal all holes and provide missing tiles to ensure a smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, and durable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed raw wood used as shelving/storage for basement liquor area. Raw wood must be sealed with coating to provide a smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found outside behind the outdoor patio area. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. May 2, 2023 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: HANDSINK MISSING IN THE KITCHEN COOKLINE AREA NEAR FRYERS AND STOVE TOPS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A WORKING HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards are serverely scratched above meat reach-in cooler, which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Facility must resurface board or replace cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets on the cooler door is damaged/missing on scattered units throughout the service line. Facility must replace damaged/missing gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Drain stopper at 3 compartment sink rinse basin is broken. Facility must provide stoppers for the 3 compartment sink to allow for proper wash, rinse, and sanitizer set up.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not found on the espresso machine and coffee machine on site. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The employee restroom does not have a tight-fitting and self-closing door. All toilet rooms located within a food establishment must be enclosed with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open drilling holes in the walls in the dish and kitchen area.----- observed missing tiles in between prep-line units located close the walk-in cooler. Facility must seal all holes and provide missing tiles to ensure a smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent, and durable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood used as shelving/storage for basement liquor area. Raw wood must be sealed with coating to provide a smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found outside behind the outdoor patio area. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean