Farm on Ogden

3555 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

American

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Farm on Ogden appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Farm on Ogden trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS LEADING TO EXTERIOR GARBAGE AREA AND DOORS LEADING TO AQUAPONICS ROOM WITH 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE ALL SPACES ON DOORS LEADING TO EXTERIOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN FRONT SALES AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH HOLES AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE GAPS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING TO ICE MACHINE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES IN WINDOW FRAMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Jul 2, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) NO LABELS ON PALETAS LOCATED IN THE FREEZER IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS AND MAINTAIN

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS WHERE YOGURT IS STORED, SHELVING RACKS NED TO BE CLEANED CLEANING.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LARGE LIVE FLIES AND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE GROCERY AREA ON THE WOOD PRODUCE DISPLAY, NEAR DRAINS UNDER ROLLING CARTS, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NEAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PALETAS LOCATED IN THE FREEZER IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLERS WHERE YOGURT IS STORED SHELVING RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Oct 19, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Oct 14, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 30, 2021

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Oct 15, 2020

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IMPOPERLY INSIDE OF CAGED STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK OF TOILET SLIGHTLY DETACHED FROM WALL INSIDE OF SECOND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jul 18, 2019

License

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farm on Ogden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farm on Ogden on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farm on Ogden?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Farm on Ogden.

Has Farm on Ogden's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Farm on Ogden have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Farm on Ogden 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 Farm on Ogden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Farm on Ogden is inspected around two times per year on average.

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