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Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen

151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Catering
Last inspected: May 10, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 14 inspections at Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen, the earliest from 2010. Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen was last inspected on May 10, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four 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.

14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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95
Jan 18, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR) WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2016
Routine
5 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: Found/observed front entrance/exit doors, and revolving doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors, ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1 inch gap, citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks in kosher prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler needs re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/gaps, in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep are, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/provided.
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78
May 28, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
45
95
Nov 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS AND UTENSILS NOT PROTCED DURING STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UPSIDE DOWN OR COVERED.
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95
Jun 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, INSTRCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CARTS ARE TETHERED WITH A CABLE TOO CLOSE TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CABLES AND KEEP CARTS AWAY FROM HAND SINK.
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86
Jul 17, 2013
Routine
2 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BUTCHER ROOM, POTWASH AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MANAGEMENT USED A VACUUM TO REMOVE THE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING TILE RAILS IN THE BUTCHER ROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RAILS IN THIS AREA.
35
90
May 30, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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90
Jul 18, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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.MOLDY INSULATION AROUND PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 6, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. STANDING WATER NEXT TO 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen on file is from May 10, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen.

Has Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Regency Caterers — West Tower 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 Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Regency Caterers — West Tower Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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