LAWN.

Chicago Health Dept

1141 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

6 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Employees Toilet room next to prep kitchen, Instructed to install a self closing device.

AUG 28
2025
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, found a bucket in sink basin, garbage can in front of hand sink. Instructed to keep hand sink accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 50 lbs of cooked chicken packed tightly in 5 deep containers at temperatures ranging between 57.6°F and 65.4°F. Chicken is placed in the prep cooler a day before. Instructed the manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41°F or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer test strips are provided for a 3-comp sink dish washing facility. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Employees Toilet room next to prep kitchen, Instructed to install a self closing device.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

No food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, Instructed to obtain.

JUN 21
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

APR 6
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 24
2021
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FOUND MANAGER DRINKING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH AN UNCOVERED CUP. INSTRUCTED TO USE A COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND BURGERS AND EGGS ON MENU, FOUND DISCLOSURE BY WRITTEN STATEMENT( BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER). FOUND NO REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND GARBAGE UNCOVERED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN TOILETROOM.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUL 9
2020
PASS 3 violations
Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIVE POTTERY PLANTS HANGING ABOVE HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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