Great Lake

1476 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Great Lake has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

Feb 3, 2025

License

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN PREP AREA. UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Lake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Lake on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Great Lake's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Great Lake have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Great Lake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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