Chicago Yacht Club
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Chicago Yacht Club has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chicago Yacht Club's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMNTIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVD PEELING, CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA. MUST. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLENABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN THE SECOND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE FIRTS FLOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITHOUT THE DISCARDED DATE. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, PASTA, NOODLES, MASHED POTATOES, EGGROLLS ETC. SUCH FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES ON PREMISES SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMNTIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVD PEELING, CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA. MUST. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLENABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN THE SECOND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE FIRTS FLOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID/ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
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Aug 21, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AND DISWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN OUTSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FURNACE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304805 ON 8-16-19 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED ONLY ONE HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND A HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS (2) (USING 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HANDWASHING) LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL FOOD PREP AREAS/DISH MACHINE AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND THE BAR REAR LIQUEUR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING, CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND AT THE WALL AT THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #22000690 DATED 8/8/2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED ONLY ONE HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND A HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA(USING 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HAND WASHING).NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS. ALSO NOTED LIQUOR BOTTLES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED LIQUOR BOTTLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE THE LINEN ROOM AND PAPER GOODS ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FLOORS AT THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE PAPER GOODS DRY STORAGE AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR THE ROOM.
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Aug 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE
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Aug 8, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE SPILLAGE AND RODENT DROPPINGS SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. ALSO, FOUND HOLES AT BOTTOM/SIDES OF DUMPSTER ALLOWING LEAKAGE OF WASTE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS. REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS (LINENS, EXTRA LINEN BAGS) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LINEN CLOSET.
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Aug 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF: OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER EXTERIOR BACK DOOR (NEAR REAR KITCHEN STAIRS). MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPPING OR EQUIVALENT TO SEAL OPENINGS TO EXTERIOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS (LINENS, EXTRA LINEN BAGS) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LINEN CLOSET.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR (NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Oct 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1441479 ON 10-2-14 NOT CORRECTED.#30- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. AND LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.#33- THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE, INCLUDING THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP.#34-FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE WATER STATION ICE BIN IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IE:CLUB MEMBERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. AND LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE, REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AT FRONT BAR, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE DISHMACHINE. REAR PREP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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74
Oct 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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 Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Yacht Club?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Yacht Club.
Has Chicago Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Yacht Club have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Yacht Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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.
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