Ridge Country Club
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Ridge Country Club, the earliest from 2010. On Apr 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA AND GLASSWASHER IN MAIN BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING. BAR AREA SANITIZER BUCKET WAS EMPTY AND MAIN DISH MACHINE SANITIZER WAS IN NEED OF PRIMING TO HAVE SANITIZER COME THRU THE LINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS FOR OMELETTE STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERERATURE FOUND SAUTED GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED HAM AND OTHER ITEMS AT 58.0 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MAIN ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WHEN SPONGES AND GREEN SCRUB PADS ARE BEING USED, THEY MUST BE REPLACE MORE OFTEN. ITEMS ARE DISCOLORED WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DUE TO ICE AS A MEANS OF REFRIGERATION. THE COLD SALAD BAR/FRUIT HAVE ALL BEEN DISCARDED DUE TO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54-60 DEGREES. CUT TOMATOES, CUT CANTALOPE, CUT WATERMELON, CUT CUCUMBER, LEAFY GREENS ETC.. 2 FLATS OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 56 DEGREES, PAN OF PAR COOKED POTATOES 59 DEGEES WERE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS $100 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROPER PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN SANITATION CLASS WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BARS WITH EITHER NO SOAP AND/OR TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED SINK ISSUES. SOAP AND TOWELS HAVE NOW BEEN ADDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT PATIO PREP AREA AND ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PURSE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PROPER AREA NOT FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES WITH HANDLE UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FRESH CUT POTATO SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PATIO KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT MAIN BAR AND PATIO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 11, 2023
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT, COVER, WRAP UTENSILS OR RESET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SOILED WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATO SMASHER SOILED WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT RIGHT SINK AND LEFT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST RENEW AND PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN DISREPAIR ON THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPANDABLE FOAM BEING USED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Aug 25, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR UNDER WINDOW IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT MEN CLUB AREA, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN CATERING, PAPER STORAGE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2456816 ON 11-19-20:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOMS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN LOWER LEVEL WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND CORNER IN REAR CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRAINBOARD IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN CATERING AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR UNDER WINDOW IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT MEN CLUB AREA, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN CATERING, PAPER STORAGE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOMS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN LOWER LEVEL WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOMS. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT,( DEEP FRYER, BUFFALO CHOPPER AND OTHER ARTICLES ) STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE, ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE POOL DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222381 ON 9-14-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER UTENSILS OR RESET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER SEATING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11A-C OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE POOL AREA DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17A OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11A OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11C OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOL KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN LINEN CLOSET IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROOF. EXTERIOR OF GREASE DUMPSTER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES. OBSERVED OLD TRASH COMPACTOR WITHOUT ANY COVERING, CAUSING OVERLOWING AND EXPOSED GARBAGE. TRASH ALSO NOTED IN SURROUNDING AREAS. INSTD TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA, CLEAN GREASE DUMPSTER, AND PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINERS/COMPACTOR WITH PROPER COVERING AND RODENT PROOF. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA. MOP BUCKET FILLED WITH UNCLEAN WATER AND MOP, LOCATED IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BUCKET EMPTY AND STORE MOP UPRIIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Jun 9, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COVER ALL TABLEWARE AT PLACE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER RADIATORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546779 ON 6-5-15: 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER RADIATORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR CHEST (ICE CREAM FREEZER USED FOR STORING MEAT) REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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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 THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD IN THE POOLSIDE CONCESSION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COFFEE MACHINES ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET. CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS MAIN KITCHEN, DISH MACHINE, BEHIND STOVE IN POOL SIDE CONCESSIONS.
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Jun 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, SLICER BAD GUN HOLDERS. DEFROST PIZZA FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER IN THE PATIO. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER AT PATIO KITCHEN.
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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. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS AT PATIO KITCHEN.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PATIO KITCHEN AND COOKING AREA.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN FRONT BAR AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. 20-25 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS, BAR GUNS, BAR GUN HOLDERS AND POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, MUST MAINTAIN.
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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 UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENTS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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Jul 22, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM BOTTOM OF TABLES IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE AT WAIT STATION. REPLACE SAME. DUST ACCUMULATION SURROUNDING VENTS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ridge Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ridge Country Club on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ridge Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ridge Country Club.
Has Ridge Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ridge Country Club have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ridge Country Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ridge Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ridge Country Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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