Hi-Vibe

2904 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Hi-Vibe, the earliest from 2020. Hi-Vibe was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hi-Vibe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.PIC BURNED ICE AND CLEANED OUT ICE BIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL PERSONS OPERATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPLY CUT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP AREAS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 29, 2021

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINES UNDER THE THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES DUE TO RISK ASSESSMENT CHANGE.

Apr 10, 2020

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hi-Vibe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hi-Vibe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hi-Vibe?

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

Has Hi-Vibe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hi-Vibe 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 Hi-Vibe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hi-Vibe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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