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1659 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Address
1659 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Sep 9, 2025
License number
2808940
Latest inspection
Sep 9, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown
6 inspections, Sep 21, 2021 to Sep 9, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 14 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Sep 9, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: Refrigerator thermometer placed in rear of prep coolers, instructed to place in warmest part.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: No allergen training certificate for all certified managers, instructed to obtain.

Oct 8, 2024 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 8, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 5, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COLESLAW STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PLACE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 3, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE BACK OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Sep 21, 2021 License

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REMOVED SHELVING.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.