Herb Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Herb Restaurant, the earliest from 2014. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Herb Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION(S) AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (VISIBLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
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95
Jul 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ( ICE MACHINE) BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FIVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE IS KEPT ON THE PREMISES.
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90
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE IS KEPT ON THE PREMISES.
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90
Feb 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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95
Apr 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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78
Feb 27, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS. OBSERVED THREE PACKAGES OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER LOOSELY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP. IN THE SAME COOLER PACKAGES OF RAW SHRIMP STORED OVER UNCOVERED FRESH VEGETABLES. IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER FRESH HERBS AND VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-16 #1960746 NOT CORRECTED. #45- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. #32- MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SHIELD ON THE WALL ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO UNDER THE STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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78
Sep 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL SPICES AND BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL ALSO.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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86
Oct 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE ON THE REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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95
May 13, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON KITCHEN CEILING AROUND PIPE BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OPENING ON WALL PANEL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH SMOOTH APPLICATION
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.WASHROOM ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herb Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Herb Restaurant on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Herb Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Herb Restaurant.
Has Herb Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Herb Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Herb Restaurant 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 Herb Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Herb Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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