Chicago Yacht Club

400 E Monroe Dr, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Chicago Yacht Club has 15 inspections in the public record. Chicago Yacht Club was last inspected on Oct 17, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SOUPS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE PREP, HOT LINE, DISHWASHING, WAIT, AND SALAD AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL WHITE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE(S) (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE (120F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NO LESS THAN 180F WATER TEMPERATURE AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE TO BAR HAND WASH SINK, BAR WAS OPEN AND OPERATING DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD SPARAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CALCIUM AND RUST ON OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND WALK IN PROTEIN COOLER COVERED IN DIRT AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ON CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT INCLUDES A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO FAUCET MISSING AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. MAINTANENCE ENGINEER PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION OF ORDERED PARTS DUE TO THE FAUCET BEING IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE DRINK STATION PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FINGER NAIL BRUSHES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR ICE MACHINES WITH BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND SALAD/DELI STATION PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 61.3F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 51.3F, 4 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 55.4F AND 3LBS OF SOFT CHEESE AT 53.4F. ALL ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED NEXT TO LARGE CAST IRON PIPE WITH HEAVY CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN CEILING OF ICE MACHINE AND AROUND CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETRER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE WOMENS RESTROOM AND CUSTOMER WOMENS RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING OR BROKEN THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN PLUG OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE COOKLINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Sep 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER CONDENSATION ON COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 3 KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 2, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK 3COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE MAIN GRILLING/COOKING AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL #10 CANS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS IN THE MAIN KITHCEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S RESTROOM TOWARDS THE BOTTOM NEXT TO THE DOOR. MUST RECAULK WALL UNDER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL TRIM IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE GUEST LADIES RESTROOM. MUST TIGHTEN/REPAIR LEAK AT PREP SINK FAUCET BASE.
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT FOUND 2LBS OF TURKEY 52.8F, 2LBS OF SALMON 54.8F, AND 1LB OF GRILLED ONIONS 49.8F APPROXIMATELY VALUE $30.00 DOLLARS. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS MAINTAINING A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 39.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE LARGE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM ALONG THE WALL EDGES AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 4/30/2013.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK 3COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE MAIN GRILLING/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL #10 CANS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS IN THE MAIN KITHCEN AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND THE PANTRY AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALL CORNERS IN THE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT THE PANTRY STATION AREA UNDER TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S RESTROOM TOWARDS THE BOTTOM NEXT TO THE DOOR. MUST RECAULK WALL UNDER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL TRIM IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE GUEST LADIES RESTROOM. MUST TIGHTEN/REPAIR LEAK AT PREP SINK FAUCET BASE.
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Nov 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROEN AND DIRTY INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CHIPPED LARGE WOODEN BOWLS IN SANDWICH STATION, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND CHIP FREE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FAN COVERS INSEDE PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM ON UPPER SURFACES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FILLED ICE BINS UNDER 3COMP SINK AND STORED OPEN ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE BINS COVERED AND OFF THE FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".
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Nov 23, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINING, REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINING, REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CORRECTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINING, REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 48.8F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2LBS OF RAW FISH AT 51.5F, 2LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 52.1F AND 2LBS OF DELI TURKEY BREAST AT 51.2F, FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS, FOR WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, SODA DISPENSER GUNS NOT CLEAN, BROKEN GLASS IN BAR 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISH MACHINE CEILING, WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MISSING CAULKING, KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN CEILING, MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE NOTED UNDER 3COMP DINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOPE PLACED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Yacht Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Yacht Club on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Yacht Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Yacht Club.

Has Chicago Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Yacht Club have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Yacht Club 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 Yacht Club inspected?

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