The Comedy Bar
160-164 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 16, 2026
The Comedy Bar was last inspected on June 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 16, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at the hand washing sink. Instructed management to always have soap and paper towels at 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath the bar.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
5 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: Observed no splash guards on the following handsinks... 1st floor bar next to drainboard, and 2nd floor prep next to drying rack. Instructed to provide barrier in order to prevent possible contamination.
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: Observed mozzerella cooling units located in 1st floor prep as well as 3rd floor prep, all unused cooling units in 1st and 2nd floor prep, and dough prep area shelving units with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter. Instructed to remove and maintain free of accumulated debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 handsinks located in 3rd floor woments toilet room in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing wall base in the following areas... First floor prep by fryers/grill area, and 2nd floor kitchen near large bulk containers. Insturcted to replace and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs in ceiling in 2nd floor prep. Instructed to replace and increase lighting in said area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.