Chicago
93
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Catalyst Ranch

656 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
93/100

Strong record across 14 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
14
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-15
Pass Rate
79%
2 failures
Score
93/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-15
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity minor
2025-10-15 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-11-25 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2023-11-02 Fail Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION I...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2019-09-16 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2018-03-14 Pass Recent Inspection

No violations found.

2018-03-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed food splatter on counter top between exposed hand sink and 1 comp sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

2017-08-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting on the counter (buffet set up): shrimp @ 66.9F; beef @ 71.6F; feta cheese @ 69.1F; cheddar cheese @ 68.7F; bleu cheese @ 69.4F; assortment of leafy greens @ 70.9F - 71.2...

2016-06-03 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting on the counter (buffet set up): shrimp @ 66.9F; beef @ 71.6F; feta cheese @ 69.1F; cheddar cheese @ 68.7F; bleu cheese @ 69.4F; assortment of leafy greens @ 70.9F - 71.2...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE RIGHT WHITE COOLER ON THE 3RD FLOOR IS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN HANDSINK IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG.

2015-04-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF EACH ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT EACH MOP SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

2014-09-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR 3RD FLOOR WHITE DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

2013-06-20 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2011-11-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. The cleaning products are stored next to and above the paper towels and tissue paper, store items separate to reduce possible contamination of dispo...

2010-10-14 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JULY 29/09 NOT CORRECTED: #32-MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD (...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN & ALONG WALLS AT 4TH FLOOR MOP ROOM, MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSRY ARTICLES UNDER MOP SINKS M...

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