SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspections
Canvass
Feb 10, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE ON 3RD FLOOR ADMIRAL'S CLUB BAR AREA WITH A FINAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED TCS CANNOLI FILLING HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. CANNOLI FILLING IS DAIRY BASED AND MUST BE KEPT COLD. NO TEMP LOG ENTRIES WERE MADE FOR CANNOLI FLLING MANAGER STATED THEY WILL START WRITTING IT DOWN. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CANNOLI WITH CREAM FILLING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR "FLAGSHIP LOUNGE" KITCHEN IS HARD TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN 2ND FLOOR "FLAGSHIP LOUNGE" KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 14, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO BE AT 198F.(NORMAL RANGE 180F TO 194F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND READING BETWEEN I80F TO 194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT HOT THE BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 124.6F, EGGS 128.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHIA OATMEAL 65.4F, EGGS 55.3F, FRIUTS 47.8F, VEGGIE SALAD 48.1F, YOGURT 49.5, PASTA 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $253.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. ABOVE VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HEAND WASHING MACHINE AT THE 3 FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PANEER CHEESE 50.3F, PASTA 48.7F, RICE 48F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 36 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 17, 2023
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (ADMIRALS CLUB).OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.6F-48.7F,GUACAMOLE AT 47.3F,SOUR CREAM 46.5F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB);WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB)AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO A BAR ON WHEELS BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA EMPLOYEE MAKING DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME LOCATED AT FRONT NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB).A HAND SINK IS REQUIRED IN,OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO,ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA (INCLUDING BAR AREAS) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE SAID BAR OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE ADMIRALS CLUB NEAR THE BUFFET SELF SERVICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON ENTIRE SALAMANDER COOKING UNIT LOCATED IN THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.