Ambrosia Foods #2

1229 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Ambrosia Foods #2 has been inspected three times since 2024. Ambrosia Foods #2 was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Ambrosia Foods #2's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OVERHEAD EXTERIOR DOOR AND AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
67
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
44
95
Aug 23, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/ DISH AREA OR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
56
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ambrosia Foods #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ambrosia Foods #2 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ambrosia Foods #2?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ambrosia Foods #2.

Has Ambrosia Foods #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ambrosia Foods #2 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ambrosia Foods #2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ambrosia Foods #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ambrosia Foods #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.