THE ORIGIN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

2010-2012 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED Edit

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE FAR-LEFT IN BAR FAUCET NECK LEAKING. NOTED 1ST STALL TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CORNERS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS.NOTED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSETS AS WELL AS FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS CONNECTED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY AND UNUSED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED 3 LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLED SURFACES IN WALLS BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSEREVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR BASMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

FEB 26

2026

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE IN BAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING, HOT WATER AT @ LEAST 100F,SOAP AND PAPAERTOWEL. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZING STENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE FAR-LEFT IN BAR FAUCET NECK LEAKING. NOTED 1ST STALL TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLED SURFACES IN WALLS BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CORNERS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS.NOTED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSETS AS WELL AS FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS CONNECTED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY AND UNUSED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSEREVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR BASMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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