Restaurant Associates

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 17, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: The right washbowl in the women's toilet room needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Expired food handler certificate for a food handler. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid certificate for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Nov 27, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 20, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

5. Dec 7, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found chemical dispensing station and floor drain in chemical storage area. Found no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. Dec 6, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found top interior of ice machine filled with a minimal amount of black mold like substance. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found 2 out of 2 garbage disposals inoperable at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found chemical dispensing station and floor drain in chemical storage area. Found no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found faucet of wash basin profusely leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found 3 storage areas filled with clutter and cooking equipment that is not used. Instructed manager to organize or remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found hood filters filled with dust. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 28, 2022 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations