Did City Hall pass its last health inspection?

City Hall at 838 W Kinzie St was inspected on Sep 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at City Hall?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN PREP AND ALL BARS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 0-5PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE S

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

City Hall

838 W Kinzie St, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Sep 2, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 2, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN PREP AND ALL BARS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 0-5PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING STRENGTH ON SAID EQUIPMENT BETWEEN 50-100PPM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND FRYERS @55F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES, AND 4 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER, ALL BARS PREP AREAS IN SINK BASINS, ON LIQUOR WELLS AND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE SPACE IN HALL WHERE HANDSINK IS LOCATED AND ON SURFACES OF SPEED RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRI0RITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY AND OUTDOOR BAR LOCATED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR AND HALL BAR HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED DRINKS AND OR GLASSWARE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES (COOLING UNITS, CABINETS, SHELVING) IN MAIN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3RD HANDSINK INOPERABLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREY FLOORS IN CONTAINER BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH WATER AND ORGANIC DEBRIS POOLING IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 2, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2026	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2019	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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City Hall — questions

Did City Hall pass its last health inspection?: City Hall at 838 W Kinzie St was inspected on Sep 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at City Hall?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN PREP AND ALL BARS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 0-5PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE S
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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