SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OAK & HONEY.

EAT. 80/100

3124 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 20
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN COOKSLINE WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS.

FEB 13
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTNACE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: SOY MILK 46.9 F, FAT FREE MILK 53.8 F, WHOLE MILK 47.7 F, ORANGE JUICE 52 IN BAR/COFFEE STATION COOLER HAM 49.8 F, LEAFY GREENS 44.9 F, BACON JAM 44.8 F AND CHICKEN IN KITCHEN DELI COOLER AND SLICED CHEDDAR CHEESE 48.2 F AND SLICED PROVOLONE 48.2 F INSIDE OF UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 53 LBS VALUED AT $245.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BAR/COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 48.3 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE TAGGED REFRIGERATOR SERVICED AND NOT TO USE TAGGED REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW AND IS REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EADY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN COOKSLINE WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP UNDER TOP COVER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BOTTOM SHELF IN LIQUOR CLOSET WITH A PILE OF DISASSEMBLED SHELVING AND BAGS AND BOXES DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BAR TABLE IN BASEMENT.

DEC 18
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON THE MAIN COOK AND PREP LINES IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON HIGHEST SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT OR INVERT ALL BOWLS AND PLATES TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR TO THE MENS BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM TO ENSURE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORING BELOW FRYER AND OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH THICK GREASE COATING AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO (2) MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS OR SUBMERGED HALF IN WATER IN STORAGE CLOSET AND NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

AUG 13
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BAR AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS WITHOUT SPLASH GUARDS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR BOTH SAID HANDWASH SINKS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MENS AND WOMENS CEILING MECHNICAL FANS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING MECHINICAL FANS IN SAID WASHROOMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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