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1215 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

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Address
1215 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jul 14, 2026
License number
2856434
Latest inspection
Jul 14, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
7 inspections, Jun 24, 2022 to Jul 14, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 38 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jul 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 7, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPING ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Apr 4, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF MEATS ON THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. REVIEWED MUST THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS/UTENSILS ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE SPRAY ARM AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

May 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.16--- MOPS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

May 6, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM TO BE DESIGNATED TO DISPENSE DRINKING WATER. THE SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING USE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM. ALSO NOTED, THE PREP/DISH-DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK IS NO LONGER EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH AREA. A LARGE, TALL REACH-IN FREEZER HAS BEEN INSTALLED NEXT TO…
  • 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT BEAN SPROUTS AND FRESH VEGETABLES DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW BEEF INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AND RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE LOOSELY COVER READY TO EAT RICE NOODLES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.…
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP SMALL COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR WITH BROKEN TILES. MUST SEAL THRESHOLD TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: IN USE RICE SCOOP NOTED BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 72.3F. IF STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 135F.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: ALL RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT PREP COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON THE BASEMENT LATCH DOOR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MOPS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Apr 24, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED MISSING PANEL ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Jun 24, 2022 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED NEAR THE PREP-LINE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS HAVE LABELS. - COS
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED GAP AT BACK EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR. PROVIDE A SEALED DOOR.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOOD IN THE STAND-UP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER DOES NOT HAVE COVERS AND IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR UNCOVERED FOOD THAT IS 41*F AND BELOW.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED TO PROP UP CHEST FREEZER AND RAW WOOD BARRIER TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWAY AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AND DISH AREA.---OBSERVED TIN FOIL USED AS LINING UNDER NOTICES IN THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR SHELVINGS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM IS BEING USED AROUND PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SEAL HOLES. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH A, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CEILING TILES DAMAGED/MISSING IN RESTROOM AREA AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.