Restaurant Associates

55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Catering

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Restaurant Associates has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 29, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA BY THE OFFICE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT DOES NOT STAY ON AND HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF FROM THE VALVE. MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR A FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 27, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE CEILING OF FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Dec 7, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND CHEMICAL DISPENSING STATION AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Dec 6, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 58F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. SECOND HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED CLOSE TO OFFICE . MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 GARBAGE DISPOSALS INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE CAULKING AND RECAULK SAID AREA.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND CHEMICAL DISPENSING STATION AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET OF WASH BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND 3 STORAGE AREAS FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Associates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Associates on file is from Jul 29, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant Associates?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Associates.

Has Restaurant Associates' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Restaurant Associates have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Associates is inspected around three times per year on average.

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