LOYOLA'S ASIAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

3506 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

3 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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
PASS 1 violation
Serious Sanitation
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
FAIL 20 violations 8 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Critical Employee 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

Critical Employee 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.

Critical Employee 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

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Minor Food 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

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Serious Sanitation
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

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Serious Employee 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.

Critical Plumbing & 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.

Minor Other
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Documentation & 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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