Recipe for Change

2801 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60608
Other
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Recipe for Change has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE INMATE WASHROOM LACKS A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS BROKEN ON THE INMATE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
90
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNGLUED BASEBOARD IN THE LUNCH ROOM ALONG THE LEFT WALL FROM ENTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINATIN.
55
90
Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD INSECTS ALONG WALL IN DRY STORAGE, FOOD PREP AND IN CAGE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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95
Sep 1, 2023
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND UNUSED COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 20 DROPPINGS INSDE CAGE. RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST REMOVE PEST DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED ANTS IN DRY SROAGE. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD INSECTS ALONG WALL IN DRY STORAGE, FOOD PREP AND IN CAGE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DETAILD SERVICE REPORT ON SITE FOR PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Recipe for Change last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Recipe for Change on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Recipe for Change?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Recipe for Change.

Has Recipe for Change's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Recipe for Change have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Recipe for Change 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 Recipe for Change inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Recipe for Change is inspected around two times per year on average.