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COBB HALL

5811 S ELLIS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

COBB HALL has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 28, 2012. The most recent inspection, on November 13, 2025, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 13 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 3, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 8, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 19 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT SECOND SINK AND THIRD SINK NOT OPERABLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND SOME OF THE SINK TIMED FAUCETS DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 20 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST SINK FAUCETS WHERE NEEDED.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES(EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS) AND CLUTTER ON COUNTERS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COUNTER TOPS AND COFFEE MACHINES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS, COUNTER TOPS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER TABLES. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED COOKED PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT ARE DELIVERED MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER & FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, ie: SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE STORED UP) NEED TO INVERT SO THE CUSTOMER CAN TAKE BY THE HANDLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER COFFEE GRINDER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE NEED TO REPAIR.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1319552 ON 5-21-13 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,ON TOP AND INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE BOXES,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND UNDER ENTIRE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES,CABINETS,PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEDGE BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND TABLES IN PREP AREA,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST,FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF GALVANIZED METAL. MUST REPLACE CURRENT DRAIN BOARD AND MEET THE CDPH REQUIREMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR DISHWASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.
  11. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE BOXES,IN STORAGE CABINETS,UNDER ELEVATED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA,UNDER THE HAND SINK AND BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 INSECTS SUCH AS MOSQUITOS AND LARGE AND SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND IN LOWER LEVEL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE LOWER LEVEL REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158215 ON 3-28-12 NOT CORRECTED. (35)MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES,CABINETS,PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEDGE BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND TABLES IN PREP AREA,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST,FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF GALVANIZED METAL. MUST REPLACE CURRENT DRAIN BOARD AND MEET THE CDPH REQUIREMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR DISHWASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE,BEHIND PREP TABLES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND ON LEDGE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR INNER AND OUTER DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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