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As of 2026-04-07, The Lobby Kitchen failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

The Lobby Kitchen

FAIL
66 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
Loop · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-04-07

Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
priority violation
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE / COFFEE PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
priority violation
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AT 93.0F. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
core violation
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAK FROM HAND SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA.
core violation
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BEVERAGE & DISH WASHING AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-
priority violation
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE MEAT SLICER IS STORED NEXT TO.
core violation
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
core violation
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
core violation
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED UNDERNEATH LIQUOR STORAGE SHELF AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE.
core violation
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BEVERAGE PREP AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA .
core violation
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND BAR AREAS.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
core violation
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
core violation
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
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The Lobby Kitchen health inspection FAQ

Has The Lobby Kitchen passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

The Lobby Kitchen failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-04-07. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did The Lobby Kitchen have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 14 violations at The Lobby Kitchen's most recent inspection on 2026-04-07, including 3 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was The Lobby Kitchen last inspected by the City of Chicago?

The Lobby Kitchen was last inspected on 2026-04-07. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.