Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Lottie's Pub

1925 W Cortland St

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Lottie's Pub last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 22, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Lottie's Pub ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Complaint

Oct 8, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS FOUND AT 45F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 10, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for the basements ice makers. Instructed to install.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

No hands washing signs in restrooms, 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.

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

TCS foods held at improper temperature, found 40lbs of cooked chicken held in 2 large bucket in prep cooler at 54.4f, chicken placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $100.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 5, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 29, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS, 1 POUND SLICED TOMATOES, 50 POUNDS BACON, 1/2 POUND SPINACH, AND 1/4 POUND SAUSAGE ($300) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 50 AND 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL REPAIRING COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2588352 DATED JANUARY 22 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #49 CLEAN THE CALCIUM ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #53 PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND TO #58 COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED PINK AND SLIGHTLY BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE, OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 22, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN BLOCKED BY DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE THE DISHES. 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.

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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 problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER RECEPTACLES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source