Did R G Lee Corp pass its last health inspection?

R G Lee Corp at 242 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at R G Lee Corp?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 7 LBS OR GROUND PORK IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 56.8F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT WERE AT 39F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCA

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

R G Lee Corp

242 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 1, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 1, 2026

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 7 LBS OR GROUND PORK IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 56.8F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT WERE AT 39F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD GROUND PORK AND TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE AS MEAT WAS DISCARDED. VALUED AT $40.00
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHWASHER IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING AT DISHWASHER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDER SHELVES.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 1, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2014	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2011	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2011	Canvass	Fail	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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R G Lee Corp — questions

Did R G Lee Corp pass its last health inspection?: R G Lee Corp at 242 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at R G Lee Corp?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 7 LBS OR GROUND PORK IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 56.8F. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT WERE AT 39F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCA
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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