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Chicago Athletic Association

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chicago Athletic Association has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chicago Athletic Association on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Not conforming to the approved HACCP plane requirement. Found several vacuumed packaging of different specious of fresh fish with 7 days shelf life labels stored in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to exclude fresh fish from vacuum packaging. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Fish discarded valued at $50.
29
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer in kitchen, instructed to provide.
36
90
Jan 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2019
Recent Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
25
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SOLD OR SERVED DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
14
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITH OUT SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO SPICE RACK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
39
78
Nov 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SOLD OR SERVED DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
14
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
25
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITH OUT SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO SPICE RACK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
78
Sep 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER BY EACH ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
58
78
Nov 2, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2017
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Athletic Association last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Athletic Association on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Athletic Association?

Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Athletic Association.

Has Chicago Athletic Association's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Athletic Association 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 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 Chicago Athletic Association inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Athletic Association is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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