Compass Group USA

800 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Compass Group USA has been inspected five times since 2021. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“All food employees have food handler training” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Compass Group USA trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 154F INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND 178F AT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE WITH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 160F AND A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 15, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT-IN-USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO FUNCTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Nov 16, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2021

License

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL PREP HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN COFFEE PREP HANDSINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ONCE HIRED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Compass Group USA last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Compass Group USA on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Compass Group USA?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Compass Group USA.

Has Compass Group USA's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Compass Group USA have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Compass Group USA 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 Compass Group USA inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Compass Group USA is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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