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624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Address: 624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jun 2, 2026
License number: 2664160
Latest inspection: Jun 2, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 10 inspections, Feb 16, 2022 to Jun 2, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 4 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 51 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jun 2, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: 3-501.13: OBSERVED A FULL, DEEP PAN OF RAW BEEF THAWING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS PLACING FOOD ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11: OBSERVED A BIG POT OF FOOD AND A CONTAINER OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY, UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: 3-501.13: OBSERVED A FULL, DEEP PAN OF RAW BEEF THAWING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS PLACING FOOD ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11: OBSERVED A BIG POT OF FOOD AND A CONTAINER OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY, UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2637115 DATED ON 05/19/2026 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS #56: STILL INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHT FIXTURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

May 19, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: SLICED AND WEDGES OF TOMATOES (47.7F-48.0F), CHICKEN TAQUITOS (48.9F), SALSA (48.9F), TWO CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED LETTUCE (48.3F), TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN (48.7-49.4F), BEEF (48.9F), TWO CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP (47.7F-48.9F). MUST HAVE COLD…
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 52.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMERS CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A FULL, DEEP PAN OF RAW BEEF THAWING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS PLACING FOOD ITEM INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED A BIG POT OF FOOD AND A CONTAINER OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY, UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2617895, DATE: 05/21/2025, NOT CORRECTED. #56: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more light fixture. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

May 21, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: Cooked TCS foods with no discard date. Found a 7-lb container of chicken soup in the walk-in cooler with no discard date. The soup was placed in the cooler 3 days ago. Instructed to date all cooked food that is held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $70.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: The interior surfaces of the prep cooler, ice maker, and walk-in cooler shelves were not clean; they were instructed to be cleaned and maintained.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more light fixture.

Mar 11, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Feb 27, 2024 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
8.HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PICK UP RAW STEAK TO COOK THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH AND PREPARE BURRITO TORTILLA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS, CHANGED GLOVES AND DISCARDED TORTILLA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Sep 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND ON THE WALK COOLER FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Sep 13, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD MEASURE BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED 3LBS OF FRNECH FRIES AT 51.2F IN THE MAIN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. FOOD VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. COOLER NOTED TO BE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND ON THE WALK COOLER FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Feb 16, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (STEAK, BEEF, CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTALATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS FOR DINING IN AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

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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.