IGNOTZ' RISTORANTE.
2421 S OAKLEY AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 302025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15 OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.
JUL 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (INTERNAL TEMP AT 62.0F) IN THE KITCHEN NOT HOLDING THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER HOLDS FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND GARNISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE. PREP COOLER TAGGED / HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.
OCT 252023PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 132023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FINAL RINSE FOR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
show all 21 inspections →
AUG 122021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
OBSERVED GASKET SEAL AND DOOR HANDLES ON REAR REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FREEZER DOOR HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD DIVIDER JUST IN FRONT OF KITCHEN EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAINING IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT ENTRANCE OF FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A MISSING VENT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A SPACE FOR HARBORING OF INSECTS.
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS ON THE CONDIMENT COOLERS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN REAR DISH AREA 1ST.FL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED TWO SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
JUN 52018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MUST PROPERLY STORE.
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF FOOD SPILL(FLOUR), MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR DISH ROOM BY 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS.
MAR 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE.
REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
APR 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BASEMENT OUTER REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA(CIGARETTE BUTTS, EXCESS WATER).
WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER
REPAIR FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.
JUN 102015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1408230 ON 5-27-15. 36-FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINPIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR). REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.
MAY 272014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED SHELVES ABOVE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ON WALL BY CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLE ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
JAN 92013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
JUN 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE REACH IN LOWBOY COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST ON THE TOP SECTION, CLEAN OFF RUST AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. THE EDGE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DAMAGED, REPAIR AND SMOOTH OUT THE DAMAGED EDGE.
THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE WALLS ARE DIRTY BEHIND THE KITCHEN SINK, SCRUB THE WALLS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.
THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAKY DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REPAIR LEAK.
JUL 72011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYER, STOVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP
JAN 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS ARE RUSTY LOCATED IT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD, PIPES AND THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
JUN 82010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES i.e. BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, AND RAW WOOD AT KITCHEN WINDOW MAKING SURFACES EASY CLEANABLE.
DETTAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COOLER USED FOR BREAD ALL COOLERS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT.
SECURE COVING IN REAR DISH ROOM NEAR 3 COMP SINK.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHING HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN WEATHER STRIP DOWN THE RIGHT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR MAKING DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →