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Arbella

112-114 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
African
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Arbella, the earliest from 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Arbella on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVERS FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BARS.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE FOOD WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar) instructed to label and maintain.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Chipped wall behind prep table at basement prep kitchen, instructed to provide durable smooth surface.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
56
86
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
95
Sep 29, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47
95
Jul 16, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO DRY BEFORE STACKING.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, ACCUMULATION OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH WALLS BEHIND BASEMENTS DISH MACHINE AND MEAT SLICER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
55
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arbella last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arbella on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arbella?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arbella.

Has Arbella's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arbella have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arbella 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 Arbella inspected?

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

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