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Catalyst Ranch

656 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

17cited violations
2serious tier
14inspections
3tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1598049
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
2024100
2023240
2019100
2018210
2017111
2016131
2015130
2014110
2013100
2011110
2010130

Inspections

  1. Oct 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Nov 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

  4. Nov 2, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  5. Sep 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Mar 14, 2018 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Mar 8, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  8. Aug 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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 - 71.2F; diced watermelon, cantaloupe and honey dew @ 65.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 7lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  9. Jun 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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 - 71.2F; diced watermelon, cantaloupe and honey dew @ 65.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 7lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  10. Apr 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT EACH MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

  11. Sep 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

  12. Jun 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Nov 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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 disposable paper goods.

  14. Oct 14, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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 (SUCH AS LID OR DOMES) ON ANY PASTRY,SNACKS,CANDIES,DIPS,NUTS THAT ARE SET ON OPEN BOWLS OR DISHES, AT BUFFET TABLES(X2,FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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 MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.