Copper Club
70 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60602 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2876846
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAR AREA.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE COUNTER OF BAR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 24, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT BAR HAND SINKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE SALAD PREP COOLER MISSING AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,BULK).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 : MUST REPLACE SOILED TOWELS AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN BAR AND PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CARTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN,PITTED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA THAT COULD BE A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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)
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Severity not stated
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Feb 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LINEN PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SALAD IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINEN FROM THE TOP OF SALAD.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP ON THE SHELF AT THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 9, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Prep cooler interior surfaces not clean, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee makers and ice machine. instructed to keep visible.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inoperable mechanical vent in employees toilet room, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.