The Racquet Club of Chicago
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
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Score
The Racquet Club of Chicago has been inspected 17 times since 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Racquet Club of Chicago on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HOLES UNDER THE PREP TABLE ON THE BAKING AND PASTRY SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE POTATOES IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AFTER THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ANOTHER FORM OF STORAGE THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED UNDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, STOVE UNIT) WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND POSSIBLE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRI AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE WALLS WITH A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE BAKING AND PASTRY AREA BEHIND THE LARGE FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS NEAR THE DINNERWARE WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSBILE CONTAMINATION OF DISHES STORED IN AREA BELOW.
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Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE PLATE, SAUCERS AND OTHER ITEMS USED FOR SERVICE NEAR VENTILATION AIR VENTS NOT COVERED OR INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVICE WARE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS THE CONERS UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Dec 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MUST GO THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGED PRODUCTS SUCH AS GROUND PORK AND STEAKS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE NOT FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE THIS PRACTICE UNTIL RECEIVING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $65 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING UNTIL RECEIVING A VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR (NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER) HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Jan 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND SEVERAL REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGED PRODUCTS SUCH AS FOIE GRAS AND BACON ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO VARIANCE APPROVED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MACHINE AND PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE THIS PRACTICE UNTIL RECEIVING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING UNTIL RECEIVING A VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND AT MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 03/15/2019 REPORT2279452 NOT CORRECTED. 58 : FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN REAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND SERVING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR ONE PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT
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Mar 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (PRIME BEEF, SQUID) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VINEGAR ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed no labels or dates on potentially hazardous foods, mushroom gravy, roasted turkey, etc., in meat walk in cooler. Informed manager that any foods stored over 24 hours must be clearly labeled with date and name. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along rear 3 compartment sink splash board area. Instructed manager to remove, resurface and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter and black mold like substance, on walls and ceilings in produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed ice buildup on freezer condenser in walking freezer on ground floor, near exit door. Instructed manager to remove. Maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cracks and crevices throughout floor tile area in high temperature dish washing room. Instructed manager to repair/re-grout and maintain at all times, to prevent live fly harborage. Maintain at all times. Observed dried scale deposits and stains, along floor and wall junction underneath dishwasher, at rear end of machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE CARD BOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT EXIT DOORWAY. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES OR MAINTAIN 6-INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AND GRIME AT ALL EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT EXHUST CANOPY ON THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND ALSO EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN THE PASTRY COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO. FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED. COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HANDPAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6"INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION#1561838 DATED:8/4/2015 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY,TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) INSIDE A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BADGE IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FILE ON SITE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION M#7-38-005(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS AT THE BAKERY AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY OR USED BY DATE INCLUDING THE BULK ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. THE HACCP PLAN IS INCOMPLETE AS SHOWN AND IS NOT BEING FOLLOWED. A LIST OF FOODS TO BE VACUUM PACKAGED IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE HACCP PLAN, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE FOUND FOR SMOKED MEATS, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE FOUND FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FOODS ARE NOT LABELED WITH DATE OF MANUFACTURE AND EXPIRATION. OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS IN THE WALK-COOLER AND FREEZER THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED INCLUDING: SALMON, PORK, PATE, PEPPERONI SLICES, CALAMARI, SHRIMP, LIVER, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COMPLETE AND FOLLOW YOUR HACCP PLAN FOR CURED MEATS, SMOKED MEATS AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Apr 11, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS FOR CLEAN DISHES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS PROVIDED AT THE BAR IN THE MEN'S GRILL. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR OR USE ONE OF THE SINKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DESIGNATED AS A HANDWASHING SINK WITH A SIGN, AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DESSERT PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BUTTER, EGG WHITES AND CREAM. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHELL EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE DESSERT PREP COOLER: EGG WHITES AT 58.2F, BUTTER AT 48F, CREME ANGLAISE AT 58.6F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 48.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES, AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES, BACON, PORK FAT, CALAMARI, FISH, STEAK, CHICKEN, PATE STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, 2 DOOR FREEZER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. NO IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OR HOLD VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS IN THE FREEZER UNTIL A HACCP PROGRAM HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DESSERT PREP COOLER AND STORAGE RACKS FOR CLEAN DISHES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS PROVIDED AT THE BAR IN THE MEN'S GRILL. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR OR USE ONE OF THE SINKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DESIGNATED AS A HANDWASHING SINK WITH A SIGN, AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSATALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Racquet Club of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Racquet Club of Chicago on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Racquet Club of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Racquet Club of Chicago.
Has The Racquet Club of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Racquet Club of Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Racquet Club of Chicago 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 The Racquet Club of Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Racquet Club of Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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