Canvass
Jan 15, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Cobra Lounge
231 N Ashland Ave
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Out of Business
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
- When was Cobra Lounge last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Dec 8, 2023 to Jan 15, 2026.
- Has Cobra Lounge ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 8, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 8, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNUSED SLICER LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COVERED IN DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source