Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Chicago Yacht Club
3180 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 2, 2025
20
Inspections on record
6
Times passed
5
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 2, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMNTIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVD PEELING, CHIPPING PAINT ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA. MUST. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLENABLE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN THE SECOND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE FIRTS FLOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 2, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 11, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Chicago Yacht Club — questions
- Did Chicago Yacht Club pass its last health inspection?
- Chicago Yacht Club at 3180 N Lake Shore Dr was inspected on Sep 2, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
- What violations were cited at Chicago Yacht Club?
- The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDW
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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