Chicago
100
EAT

Ignotz Restaurant

2423 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
100/100

Strong record across 13 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
13
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-09
Pass Rate
92%
1 failure
Score
100/100
EAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-09
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Other critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-07-09 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-10-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE EDGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST ON THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE INSIDE.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AREA, ALSO NOTED DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ALONG THE WALL AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED SERVICE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA.

2023-10-13 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDDE.

2021-08-12 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-09-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER PREMISES HAS 3 MANAGERS.

2018-06-05 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-03-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-04-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2015-06-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES IN PREP, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS.

2014-08-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

2013-09-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FRONT BAR AREA AND CLEAN REAR KITCHEN FLOOR.

2012-04-06 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-02-16 Fail License
CRITICAL 1
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER, HOT WATER HEATER NOT INSTALLED.

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