Regal Cinemas City North
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
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The health department has logged 12 inspections at Regal Cinemas City North, the earliest from 2010. Regal Cinemas City North was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Regal Cinemas City North is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 29, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK OF HOUSE AND ON ALL ATTACHED ICE MACHINES ON THE COCA COLA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. THE NORTH EXPOSED HANDSINK FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AREAS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO THE SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TURBO CHEF OVENS AT CONCESSIONS MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 17, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-FOUND SEVERAL DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.ALL DOORS NOTED TO THE MANAGEMENT MUST BE PEST PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTER BETWEEN SAID DOORS.ALSO; APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE THE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BEHIND SOME VENDING MACHINES,ARCADE GAMES.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL,RODENT -PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED;FOUL DIRTY WATER LEAKAGE AND DEBRIS FOUND BENEATH SAID AREA.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLS OF STANDING WATER SAME AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT CONCESSSIONS,INCLUDING NACHO/CHEESE DISPENSARY,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP WORK TABLES NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN,FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM,TURBO CHEF OVENS AT CONCESSIONS MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Aug 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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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: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX LETTER 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CLUTTERED MAINTENANCE ROOM,REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM,5 LIVE ANTS COMING OUT OF CRACK/CREVICE ON FLOOR IN THEATER NUMBER 11 ALSO 3 DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SAID AREAS,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,SEAL CRACKED FLOOR THEATER#11 AT REAR DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR BENEATH SODA DISPENSER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEEDS REGROUTING REMOVE STANDING WATER MAINTAIN FLOOR AREAS DRY.
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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.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN SYRUP STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Jul 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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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. THE FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND OR STAINS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED:INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE-MACHIENS,INTERIOR OF HOOD WALLS AT POPCORN MIXING PREP ROOM INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS & SODA SYRUPS DISPENER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREAS,INTERIOR CABINETS,MOP SINKS,FILTERS ON P0PCORN POPER KITTLES AT FRONT, AND 3COMP.SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM BY POPCORN MIXING PREP KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA SYRUP DISPENSER AT N.W CORNER ALSO NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN SODA SYRUP STORAGE ROOM THAT IS WET.
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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. REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING TILES IN #1 PARTY ROOM.
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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. REPAIR DRIPPING ON FAUCETS ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Regal Cinemas City North last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Regal Cinemas City North on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Regal Cinemas City North?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Regal Cinemas City North.
Has Regal Cinemas City North's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Regal Cinemas City North have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Regal Cinemas City North 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 Regal Cinemas City North inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Regal Cinemas City North is inspected about once every two years on average.
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