Ada Street

1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ada Street has five inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Ada Street's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged tap with exposed threads near open food prep table, instructed to provide smooth surface that's easy to clean.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, Instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Oil spills noted on floor behind deep fryer, instructed to clean and maintain.
55
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR BOTH LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH DISH MACHINES WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
16
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES BEHIND THE BAR AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
90
May 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR, FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ada Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ada Street on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ada Street?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ada Street.

Has Ada Street's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ada Street have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ada Street means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ada Street inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ada Street is inspected roughly once per year on average.