SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOYOLA'S ASIAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

3506 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (REAR PIPES/UTILITY CONNECTIONS) OF GRILL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CONDENSATE DISCHARGE PIPE AT FRONT BAR AREA ICE MACHINE TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE MACHINE CONDENSATE DISCHARGE PIPE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.

NOV 22
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 THERMOMETERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MAR 18
2022
FAILED
20 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.(NO TCS FOODS IN THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA WHICH SERVES COFFEE AND HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES AND AN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN NEAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGN NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ALL COOLERS IN PREMISES TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN EXTERIOR REAR DOOR IN BOTH THE UPPER LEVEL AND THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS IN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TESTING DEVICES TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE TEST STRIPS MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION ON ICE MAKER, ON MOP SINK, OR ON SPIGET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING PIPES.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. WASTE WATER WAS BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BACKUP.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARPET FLOORING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARPETING IN ORDER TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH DAMAGED TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMANGED TILES FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE AREA FROM BAR LEADING TO BASEMENT WERE FOUND IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR WITH HOLES IN THE WOODEN FLOOR AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN A RISK 1 RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGISTER FOR REQUIRED COURSE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION

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