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Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South

2423 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE EDGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST ON THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE INSIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AREA, ALSO NOTED DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ALONG THE WALL AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED SERVICE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA.
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Aug 12, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER PREMISES HAS 3 MANAGERS.
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90
Jun 5, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES IN PREP, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 6, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FRONT BAR AREA AND CLEAN REAR KITCHEN FLOOR.
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Apr 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER, HOT WATER HEATER NOT INSTALLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South.

Has Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South 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 Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ignotz Restaurant — Ignotz One Door South is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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