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COPPER CLUB

70 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for COPPER CLUB on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2644014

Location recorded for this inspection · COPPER CLUB · 70 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAR AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE COUNTER OF BAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643422

Location recorded for this inspection · COPPER CLUB · 70 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAR AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE COUNTER OF BAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643280

Location recorded for this inspection · COPPER CLUB · 70 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING AT 93.4F AND THEN DROP IN TEMPERATURE TO 77.0F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT BAR HAND SINKS.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 : OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISKING THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER IF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE SALAD PREP COOLER MISSING AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,BULK).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND WHEEL BASES AND CORDS IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA,IN CREVICE AT FRONT BAR COUNTER.SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SODA CADDY STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA.ALSO,APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON GLASS BRISTLE BRUSHES,ON UPPER WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA,REAR DISH WASHING /PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPTS OF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST REPLACE SOILED TOWELS AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN BAR AND PREP AREAS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CARTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN,PITTED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WHEEL BASES AND LEGS IN UNUSED REAR PREP AREA,ALL PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE COUNTER OF BAR.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS,HOLES AND CREVICES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY TO HIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA THAT COULD BE A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PEST.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611716 2/4/25 NOT CORRECTED- #58-2-102.13 : NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611716

Location recorded for this inspection · COPPER CLUB · 70 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589952

Location recorded for this inspection · COPPER CLUB · 70 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LINEN PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SALAD IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINEN FROM THE TOP OF SALAD.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP ON THE SHELF AT THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572283

Location recorded for this inspection · COPPER CLUB · 70 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Prep cooler interior surfaces not clean, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee makers and ice machine. instructed to keep visible.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inoperable mechanical vent in employees toilet room, instructed to repair and maintain.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2876846.

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