PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

UP COMEDY CLUB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

UP COMEDY CLUB 1616 N WELLS ST, Chicago 60614 Restaurant
November 18, 2025 Canvass License #2124534
1
Total Violations
1
Critical

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 18, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

1
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN DISH AREA WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 85F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERTURE OF AT LEAST 180F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections