Pass

Astor Club

24 E Goethe St, Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026

Astor Club was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed under and around the six burner cooking units in need of a detail cleaning from dust, dirt and grease on the floor behind build up. Instructed 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 floor under shelving in the dry storage area in need of a detail cleaning (possible food debris) instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed filters under unused hood area in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted shellfish (oysters)in a container inside the walk in cooler with no identification tags as required by the code. Instructed management to always have tags attached to the each batch until the last product is used and then the tag must be stored for an additional 90 days in a folder. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3 lbs of products worth $26.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-fish 58f, cheese 55f,onions 54f, guan cali (pork fat)57f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 9 lbs of products worth $67.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a vacuum packaging machine on site and assorted food items inside the walk in cooler vacuum packaged with no proof of haccp or variance per health code requirement. Instructed management discontinue the vacuum packaging process until a variance and haccp are approved by the health department.the following food items that were vacuum packaged were also tagged and held for inspection. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted equipment not maintaining temperature. Noted service prep cooler at the kitchen with improper temperature of 55f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: No documentation submitted to the cdph for variance approval to vacuum package. Instructed to submit the documentation for review and approval by the health department. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee wash room on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the cooking and dish washing areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of debris under the grill and flat top on the hot cooking line. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the deep fryers with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: could not locate backflow prevention device on the ice machines and coffee/esspresso machines. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: floor in staff breakroom and wall near unused cookline must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: ventilation not provided in the womens restrooms. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: food handler certifications not provided on site. Facility must ensure that all food employees obtain a valid food handler certification.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11: HANDSINKS MISSING IN THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at handwashing sink used by food employees in dish area. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.11(A): THE FOLLOWING SINK FIXTURES ARE NOT INSTALLED; 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA, 2COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINKS, 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK, AND A HANDSINK INSTALLED IN THE COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SINK FIXTURES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY AND SINK FIXTURES IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH-BASIN OR EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: could not locate backflow prevention device on the ice machines and coffee/esspresso machines. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: floor in staff breakroom and wall near unused cookline must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: ventilation not provided in the womens restrooms. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: food handler certifications not provided on site. Facility must ensure that all food employees obtain a valid food handler certification.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: HANDSINKS MISSING IN THE COOKLINE, MANAGEMENT OFFICE, AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Provide a clearly visible handwashing sign at each hand sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Consumer advisory not provided on the menu. Facility must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISIES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUES.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoops stored directly on top of the ice machine. Facility must provide a cleanable surface to store ice scoops.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Could not locate backflor prevention device on the ice machines. 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: All gender and womens restroom lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide at least one covered trash receptacle in restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The managment 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: Floor and walls scattered thorughout the kitchen must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Base coving must be provided throughout the kitchen and kitchen storage areas adjacent to floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided in the restrooms. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler certifications not provided on site. Facility must ensure that all food employees obtain a valid food handler certification.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certification not provided on site. All city/pending certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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