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Ikram

15 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
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Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Ikram 10 times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ikram on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO FOOD IS BEING PREPPED, SERVED, HANDLED, OR OFFERED FOR SALE; INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES ONCE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
2
90
May 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS NOT LABELED, ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
30
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND SERVER OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
45
86
Jul 26, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DRY STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN PLATES, UTENSILS, AND BOWLS ARE STORED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
33
95
Aug 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FAN COVER OF DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE SLIDING 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE WHEN HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD.
42
86
Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS LEADING TO DUMPSTER WITH 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
42
90
Oct 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
28
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
42
90
Jul 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ikram last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ikram on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ikram?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ikram.

Has Ikram's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ikram means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ikram inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ikram is inspected about once every two years on average.

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