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Asada

180 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Mixed record — 9 of 16 inspections passed

Inspections
16
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-16
Pass Rate
56%
2 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-16
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Other serious
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Pest Activity minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY F...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2024-08-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using Card board boxes to store nacho chips, Instructed to use proper utensils.

2023-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2023-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISH AREA TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 55.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2022-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-09-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND RICE AT 120F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. 5 LBS OF RICE DISCARDED AT $50 PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER BASIN FILLED WITH WATER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECTAPLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND LITTER ON GROUND (OUTDOORS) UNDER AND BEHIND OPERATOR'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT DESIGNATED REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ONSITE IN FRONT PREP AND REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER, OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2021-03-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

2020-07-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE) NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD O...

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES,FORKS IN CONDIMENTS-SODA AREA, KNIVES,FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THAT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA HAVE SOME STANDING WATER FROM CONDENSE DRIP AND ITS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR-MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS M...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNSIEX EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED USED PAPER TOWELS ON FLOORS IN WASH ROOM AND DIRTY FIXTURES .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOORS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2018-04-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling paint on the walls near 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair or paint wall. Must maintain same

2017-03-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods (sliced melon, deserts, etc.) in front customer beverage cooler. Instructed all customer accessible, prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods must be properly labeled with manufacturer name, address, lis...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling paint on the walls near 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair or paint wall. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found slow draining hand sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found uncovered floor drain near utility sink. Must provide cover for drain. Must maintain same.

2016-12-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FROT COUNTER NOT LABLED WITH INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCTS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

2016-02-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2015-06-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A 3RD WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BACK AREA. DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND ONE BROKEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE REAR OFFICE. FOUND BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND MANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-12-17 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-12-12 Fail License
4
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

IMPROPER DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND NO DRAINING AT MOP SINK AT BACK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR OF DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALL AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY ALSO AROUND TUBING/PLUMBING INTO WALLS. PROVIDE MISSING VENT COVERS AT FRONT CEILING BY WINDOW.

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