Angry Octopus
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Angry Octopus has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. RAW CHICKEN WAS FOUND IN A BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-14-2024, REPORT #2594557. #57--MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ALONG WALLBASE AND REAR OF BESEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING ANDSERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2022
Recent Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNUSED POTATOES CUTTER MOUNTED ON WALL, IF THE AREA IS USED FOR MENTIONED PURPOSE MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: PENDING EXTENSION REQUEST. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-8-2020, REPORT #2463481. #39)3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER THE PIPES. #55)6-201.11 BROKEN WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH ROUGH SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(WALK-IN COOLER, CHEST FREEZERS, SODA BOXES ETC.)NOT CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,PENDING EXTENSION APPROVAL NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: NEED TO CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND WASHBOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: NO COVER IS PROVIDED AT RECPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNUSED POTATOES CUTTER MOUNTED ON WALL, IF THE AREA IS USED FOR MENTIONED PURPOSE MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-8-2020, REPORT #2463481. #39)3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER THE PIPES. #55)6-201.11 BROKEN WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH ROUGH SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(WALK-IN COOLER, CHEST FREEZERS, SODA BOXES ETC.)NOT CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER IS PROVIDED AT RECPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NEED TO CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND WASHBOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE
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Dec 8, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,BURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER THE PIPES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: VENT COVER BROKEN AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH LIDS BROKEN AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH ROUGH SURFACE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(WALK-IN COOLER,CHEST FREEZERS SODA BOXES ETC.)NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 6, 2020
Routine
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-31-2019,REPORT#2290766 #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. MANAGER ON DUTY DOESN'T HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISH ROOM,PREP AREA AND AT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,BURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE. NO SERVICE INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR 2020 INSPECTION FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NOR MANAGER ON SITE WAS ABLE TO ACCESS COMPUTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. UTENSILS BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND CEILINGS WITH ROUGH SURFACE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(WALK-IN COOLER,CHEST FREEZERS SODA BOXES ETC.)NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER THE PIPES.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: VENT COVER BROKEN AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN UNIT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TWO CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH LIDS BROKEN AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PRESENTLY IS HOLD BY A RED BUCKET
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May 31, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING UNITS RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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May 24, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR/CORNER JUNCTIONS UNDER FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIR CASE LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER DRY STORAGE ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING UNITS RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 2, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING UNITS RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Angry Octopus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Angry Octopus on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Angry Octopus?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Angry Octopus.
Has Angry Octopus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Angry Octopus have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Angry Octopus 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 Angry Octopus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Angry Octopus is inspected around two times per year on average.
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