Catalyst Ranch
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Public records show 14 inspections at Catalyst Ranch stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2018
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter on counter top between exposed hand sink and 1 comp sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting on the counter (buffet set up): shrimp @ 66.9F; beef @ 71.6F; feta cheese @ 69.1F; cheddar cheese @ 68.7F; bleu cheese @ 69.4F; assortment of leafy greens @ 70.9F - 71.2F; diced watermelon, cantaloupe and honey dew @ 65.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 7lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting on the counter (buffet set up): shrimp @ 66.9F; beef @ 71.6F; feta cheese @ 69.1F; cheddar cheese @ 68.7F; bleu cheese @ 69.4F; assortment of leafy greens @ 70.9F - 71.2F; diced watermelon, cantaloupe and honey dew @ 65.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 7lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE RIGHT WHITE COOLER ON THE 3RD FLOOR IS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN HANDSINK IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG.
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Apr 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF EACH ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT EACH MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR 3RD FLOOR WHITE DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. The cleaning products are stored next to and above the paper towels and tissue paper, store items separate to reduce possible contamination of disposable paper goods.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JULY 29/09 NOT CORRECTED: #32-MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD (SUCH AS LID OR DOMES) ON ANY PASTRY,SNACKS,CANDIES,DIPS,NUTS THAT ARE SET ON OPEN BOWLS OR DISHES, AT BUFFET TABLES(X2,FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN & ALONG WALLS AT 4TH FLOOR MOP ROOM, MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSRY ARTICLES UNDER MOP SINKS MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catalyst Ranch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catalyst Ranch on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catalyst Ranch?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Catalyst Ranch.
Has Catalyst Ranch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catalyst Ranch have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Catalyst Ranch means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Catalyst Ranch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catalyst Ranch is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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