What is The Chicago Club's health inspection score?

The Chicago Club has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Chicago Club last inspected?

The Chicago Club was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Chicago Club have?

The Chicago Club has 28 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Chicago Club safe to eat at?

Yes, The Chicago Club has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Chicago Club

Name: The Chicago Club
Address: 81 E VAN BUREN ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 90

81 E VAN BUREN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Excellent

South Loop

Ranked #76 of 289 in South Loop

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

81 E VAN BUREN ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Nov 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN 3 FLOOR AND TERRENCE AREAS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FISH PREP AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE GAUGE NOT MAINTAINING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F PER CODE. TEMEPRATURE WAS ONLY GETTING BETWEEN 109-119F AT TIME OF INPSECTION INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MONITOR, AND MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OF THE FINAL RINSE. HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN 3 FLOOR AND TERRENCE AREAS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FISH PREP AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2597533 ISSUED ON 07-16-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #58-CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THIRD FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN VEGGIE COOLER ON THE THRID FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS INSIDE OF WOMENS RESTROOM STALLS ON FLOOR T FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High4 Med5 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER ON SITE ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINKS WERE MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK ON THE ROOFTOP AND AT THE MEZZANINE BAR AREAS HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA; OBSERVED ABOUT 4 LBS OF COOKED GYROS MEAT AT 106F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU REFERRING TO THE MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS; STEAK ITEMS,, UNDERCOOKED EGG ITEM AND OYSTERS, PLUS NO "COOKED TO ORDER" ATTACHED TO THE REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" BY THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-202.11 OBSERVED OPENED INSECT TRAPS CONTAINING PESTICIDE CHEMICALS HANGING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NEVER SET ANY PESTICIDE CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER PESTICIDES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE ROOF TOP FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP, HAIR NET) AND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING ROOM TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND PLATES AND COVER THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE SILVERWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON THE CUSTOMER'S ARRIVAL.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS (THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE ROOFTOP FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED MULTIPLE OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS KEEP ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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