The Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Apr 11, 2025
The Aragon Ballroom was last inspected on April 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear and side exit doors on the first floor with open 1 inch gap on the bottom threshold. Must seal to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Box office staff washroom washbowl counter made of loose stones that surrond the washbowl basin. Counter must be a smooth, cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
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: Some washrooms handwash sinks hot/cold push buttons not maintained, less than 15 seconds running water time when pushed. Instructed manager to recalibrate said handwash sinks hot/cold water push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit doors sweeps. Must rodent proof rear exit doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 additional handwashing sink need to be installed by pizza serving area(west side of the bar) at main bar area. Priority foundation: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: 6-301.14 no handwashing signage is provided at washbowls and handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 splash guard is needed between three-compartment sink and handwashing at catering artist room(third floor). The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-101.17 observed raw wood used to elevate, three-compartment sink at east bar, second floor(elevator bar), raw wood behind handwashing sink in bars, raw cabinet bind first floor brand throughout. Instructed to replace raw wood and provide material that is easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed sink stoppers are needed at 3 compartment sinks. Relocated pop guns holder under bar counters above three-compartment sinks in bar areas.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-403.12 drain hoses attached to pop guns dispensers must drain on floor drains, at bar area.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 no self-closing device at third floor unisex washroom door, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 no cover is provided at receptales insde womens washroom at first and second floor.instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 cracked wall and holes on ceiling at artist catering area. Cement walls with exposed bricks behind the three-compartment sink at east third floor bar area.missing ceiling tiles and heavily stained tiles in the elevator bar area. Instructed to repair cause. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.
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: 6-201.12 need to clean ceiling inside the walk-in beer cooler, excess black slime substance on ceiling.floor with excess rust.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 no light was provided above the three compartment sink in the artist catering room and where is needed. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Additional handwashing sink need to be installed by pizza serving area(west side of the bar) at main bar area. Priority foundation: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: No handwashing signage is provided at washbowls and handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Not able t maintain hot water in all handwashing sinks: water temp of 71.6f to 77.5f, three-compartment sink hot water at temp of 87.5f to 89.7f. Temperature at washbowls inside washroom at temp of 77.8f to 78.4f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at handwashing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f properly to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer was provided on-site to check food temperature(pizza). Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between three-compartment sink and handwashing at catering artist room(third floor). The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface. .
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 raw wood used to elevate, three-compartment sink at east bar, second floor(elevator bar), raw wood behind handwashing sink in bars, raw cabinet bind first floor brand throughout. Instructed to replace raw wood and provide material that is easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed sink stoppers are needed at 3 compartment sinks. Relocated pop guns holder under bar counters above three-compartment sinks in bar areas.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Drain hoses attached to pop guns dispensers must drain on floor drains, at bar area.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self-closing device at third floor unisex washroom door, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No cover is provided at receptales insde womens washroom at first and second floor.instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cracked wall and holes on ceiling at artist catering area. Cement walls with exposed bricks behind the three-compartment sink at east third floor bar area.missing ceiling tiles and heavily stained tiles in the elevator bar area. Instructed to repair cause. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.
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: Need to clean ceiling inside the walk-in beer cooler, excess black slime substance on ceiling.floor with excess rust.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No light was provided above the three compartment sink in the artist catering room and where is needed. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from: 728-2020, report#2385453 #51)5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices installed at 2 ice machines located at the east balcony level. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure with spill kit. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand sinks at following bars: lower level bar, 3 bars at 2nd floor, and 3 bars at balcony. Must provide hand sinks with hot and cold running water at all bars mentioned.priority foundation. No cittaion issued.7-38-030c. Must provide hand sinks at all bars mentioned. Hand sinks must be installed at bar area where they are easily accessible to bartenders.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Found ice bins at all bars with no lids. Must provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices installed at 2 ice machines located at balcony level. Must provide where they can be located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates at premises. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machines. Must clean exterior of all ice bins and interior of ice machines at 3rd floor and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls not clean at 3rd floor rear area by 3-comapartment sink. Instructed manager clean walls and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide back flow prevention devices for both ice machines.
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