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Copper Club

Restaurant

70 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

The Loop

Sep 29, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Worn cooler door gasket and leaky dish sink require immediate repair to prevent food safety issues.

Key Findings

  • Door gasket on 1-door prep cooler in bar area is worn and must be repaired or replaced.
  • Pipe at 3-compartment sink in dish washing area is leaking and needs repair or replacement.
  • Gaps under bar counter must be sealed to prevent pest entry and maintain proper facility design.
  • Debris buildup along floor and wall bases throughout the facility must be cleaned.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAR AREA.

Violation code #51 โ€” PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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Inspection History

Copper Club has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 29, 2026.

Sep 29, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 24, 2026Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

22 violations
Feb 4, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations