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Ash Gastropub

6822 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ash Gastropub five times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAIN IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREAE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
90
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
82
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
58
90
Jul 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
25
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NOR POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ash Gastropub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ash Gastropub on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ash Gastropub?

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

Has Ash Gastropub's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ash Gastropub 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 Ash Gastropub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ash Gastropub is inspected about once every two years on average.

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