Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
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90
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES OF 4 OF THE 6 HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 40.3F-52.9F.AND 2 OF 6 MEN'S TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 39.7F-88.9F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
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Apr 29, 2025
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable spoons in food production. Loose wires on food strainers. instructed to use proper utensils.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives.

Has Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Athletic Association — the Ives means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.