What is The Racquet Club OF Chicago's health inspection score?

The Racquet Club OF Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Racquet Club OF Chicago last inspected?

The Racquet Club OF Chicago was last inspected on April 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Racquet Club OF Chicago have?

The Racquet Club OF Chicago has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Racquet Club OF Chicago safe to eat at?

The Racquet Club OF Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Racquet Club OF Chicago

Name: The Racquet Club OF Chicago
Address: 1365 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 82

1365 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/10/2025

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Old Town

Ranked #191 of 367 in Old Town

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4 inspections

Last: Apr 10, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
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
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
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.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.

Base deductions−39 pts

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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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