What is Restaurant Associates's health inspection score?

Restaurant Associates has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Restaurant Associates last inspected?

Restaurant Associates was last inspected on February 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Restaurant Associates have?

Restaurant Associates has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Restaurant Associates safe to eat at?

Yes, Restaurant Associates has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Restaurant Associates serve?

Restaurant Associates serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Restaurant Associates

Name: Restaurant Associates
Address: 55 E JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 99

55 E JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/17/2026

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #17 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

55 E JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60604

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov

Jul 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR A FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND CHEMICAL DISPENSING STATION AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionFail

3 High7 Basic

10 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 GARBAGE DISPOSALS INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND CHEMICAL DISPENSING STATION AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND FAUCET OF WASH BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND 3 STORAGE AREAS FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−44 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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