R City Kitchen

841 W 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60643

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, R City Kitchen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF OVENS WITH CHARRED MATERIALS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVENS.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND BASE BOARDS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: HEATING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 30, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

May 23, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SOUR CREAM 48.3F, MILK 47.9F, EGGS 49.4F, WHIPPING CREAM 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPRTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN PLANK USED TO SUPPORT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SUPPORT MADE OF A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY TO THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 8, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2023

License

2 major violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, EXCESS DEBRIS AND MATTRESS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was R City Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R City Kitchen on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R City Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at R City Kitchen.

Has R City Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at R City Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at R City Kitchen 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 R City Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, R City Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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