CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
12 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60603
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM AND BEVERAGE AREA THAT IS NOW A SMALL PLATE PREP AREA.OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND SOAP DISPENSER,ALSO OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITHOUT HAND WASHING SINK.MUST RE-INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TO A PREP AREA WITH HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL A HAND SINK IN SAID AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS RAW CHICKEN-45.6F.7LBS RAW HAMBURGER-45.3F.2LBS RAW FISH-44.4F.8LBS. SLIDER BURGERS-44.9F.1LBS. SLICED BEEF-46.5F.10LBS. CHICKEN TENDERS-44.8F.1.5LBS. ARUGULA-45.1F.DATED FROM 5/28/26-5/29/26 IN 5 DRAWER PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.37.5LBS.$160.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5 DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 46.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREAS AND STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IVES BAR AREA.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.