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Cove Lounge

Bar

1750 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Oct 8, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspectors found approximately 110 rodent droppings throughout the facility, indicating active pest infestation.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 40 mouse droppings found behind the bar and 70 combined rat and mouse droppings in the rear storage area. Pest control service required.
  • No bodily fluid spill kit or cleanup procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events, as required by code.
  • No chemical test kit available for verifying proper sanitizer concentration in dishwashing operations.
  • Food debris and spills throughout facility floors and surfaces; 1/4" gap at rear exit door allows pest entry.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 30 RAT AND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

"OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

Inspection History

Cove Lounge has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Oct 8, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
May 20, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

1 violation