The Continental

505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Sep 1, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at The Continental is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 1, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at The Continental is from Sep 1, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Continental on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2011
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT THE PREP/SERVING AREA IN THE DINING ROOM OF THIS RESTAURANT. Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SNEEZE GUARDS SHOULD COVER ANY & ALL OPEN FOODS AT SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Continental last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Continental on file is from Sep 1, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Continental's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Continental have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Continental means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.