SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

REGAL CINEMAS CITY NORTH.

EAT. 82/100

2600 N WESTERN AVE BLDG · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 17, 2025 · passed

8 of 12 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

SEP 27
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 29
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 8
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK OF HOUSE AND ON ALL ATTACHED ICE MACHINES ON THE COCA COLA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. THE NORTH EXPOSED HANDSINK FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AREAS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO THE SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 25
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TURBO CHEF OVENS AT CONCESSIONS MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 17
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-FOUND SEVERAL DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.ALL DOORS NOTED TO THE MANAGEMENT MUST BE PEST PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTER BETWEEN SAID DOORS.ALSO; APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE THE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BEHIND SOME VENDING MACHINES,ARCADE GAMES.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL,RODENT -PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED;FOUL DIRTY WATER LEAKAGE AND DEBRIS FOUND BENEATH SAID AREA.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLS OF STANDING WATER SAME AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT CONCESSSIONS,INCLUDING NACHO/CHEESE DISPENSARY,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP WORK TABLES NEED CLEANING.

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

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN,FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM,TURBO CHEF OVENS AT CONCESSIONS MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

AUG 22
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 11
2011
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

AUG 10
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX LETTER 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CLUTTERED MAINTENANCE ROOM,REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM,5 LIVE ANTS COMING OUT OF CRACK/CREVICE ON FLOOR IN THEATER NUMBER 11 ALSO 3 DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SAID AREAS,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,SEAL CRACKED FLOOR THEATER#11 AT REAR DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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 BENEATH SODA DISPENSER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEEDS REGROUTING REMOVE STANDING WATER MAINTAIN FLOOR AREAS DRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN SYRUP STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES.

JUL 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND OR STAINS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED:INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE-MACHIENS,INTERIOR OF HOOD WALLS AT POPCORN MIXING PREP ROOM INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS & SODA SYRUPS DISPENER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREAS,INTERIOR CABINETS,MOP SINKS,FILTERS ON P0PCORN POPER KITTLES AT FRONT, AND 3COMP.SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM BY POPCORN MIXING PREP KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA SYRUP DISPENSER AT N.W CORNER ALSO NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN SODA SYRUP STORAGE ROOM THAT IS WET.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING TILES IN #1 PARTY ROOM.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR DRIPPING ON FAUCETS ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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