Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The Club Mdw

5700 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was The Club Mdw last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Aug 13, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has The Club Mdw ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Complaint

Nov 9, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM FRESH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 152F FOR SANITIZING RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DUMP SINK IN BAR WITH NO PARTITION BETWEEN SERVING AND SINK.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PARTITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION AND TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA AT ALL TIMES.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 15, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH OF THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN

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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 10, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 72.9F-80.6F IN THE LEFT TOILET ROOM AND 90.4F IN THE RIGHT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY 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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND DIRT/DUST AND DEAD SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

BAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK WITH SOILED GLASSWARE, STRAWS, AND ICE IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND EMPTY AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COLD LINE: KALE SALAD 61.3F, ROMAINE LETTUCE 64.3F, DICED COOKED EGGS 62.7F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

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 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE RACK IN WHICH ICE SCOOP TOUCHING WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

EYE WASH STATION CONNECTED TO HANDWASH SINK FAUCET IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AND PHOTOCOPIES/PHOTOS ARE NOT ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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 15Other

Official Wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ICE USED FOR DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH CONTAINERS OF JUICE AND PLASTIC BAG OF MINT STORED INSIDE ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT NO ITEMS MAY BE STORED IN ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DISCARD ICE AND SANITIZE ICE CONTAINER. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED RICE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH OUT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 10, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

NOZZLE ON COFFEE DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

License

Aug 13, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGENT TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source