SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OVY'S KITCHEN.

EAT. 82/100

7035 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed

5 of 9 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 18
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-16-2023, REPORT #2583385. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 16
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OCT 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE FREEZER FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF RAW FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED CHICKEN AND 25 POUNDS OF RAW FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED BEEF. FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD DID NOT HAVE ANY TIME DATES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN HACCP PLAN.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

BUSINESS VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS WITHOUT HACCP PLAN. REFER TO VIOLATION 29 FOR CITATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND WASTE CANS NOT COVERED INSIDE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE WASTE CAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

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JUL 29
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 22
2021
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOOD (RAW CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCTION DATE AND TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH PRODUCTION DATE AND TIME FOR VACUUM PACKAGED RAW MEATS IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD AT 41F OR BELOW FOR LESS THAN 48 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2453378 DATED:10/15/2020 #57 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 01/05/2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/15/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

OCT 15
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 5
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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 KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, WASHROOM).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE OR QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BOILER ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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