Iron Age Chicago
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
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Across the available record, Iron Age Chicago has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Iron Age Chicago was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 19 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN THE FURNACE/MOP CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL OPENING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 30, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2628956 DATED 12/23/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: ITEM #39 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN THE FURNACE/MOP CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL OPENING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 23, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR SIDES STATION PREP COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP FROM DINING AREA DUCTING SYSTEM, PIPES, AND WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE,MAIN PREP,BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANLDED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,PORK,SHRIMP,BEEF.ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 : PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR SIDES STATION PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP FROM DINING AREA DUCTING SYSTEM, PIPES, AND WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE,MAIN PREP,BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK FOR DISH WASHING AREA /MAIN PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY HOT RUNNING WATER COMING FROM FAUCET MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. KIMCHEE-45.9F..5LBS. CUT LETTUCE-51.8F.1.5LBS. OCTOPUS-50.7F.1.5LBS. RAW SHRIMP-49.1F.1LBS. BIB LETTUCE-44.2F-48.7F.INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW..APPX.5LBS.$130.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BEVERAGE AREA ON THE UPPER WALL AND NEAR THE FLOOR OF THE STICKY SUBSTANCE AND IN THE DINING AREA ON THE UPPER WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANLDED AND SERVED SUCH AS (KIMCHEE,PORK,SHRIMP.ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR SIDES STATION PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP FROM DINING AREA DUCTING SYSTEM, PIPES, AND WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE,MAIN PREP,BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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May 14, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The main prep area of the hand-wash sink is clogged with standing water in the basin. Instructed to keep the hand-wash sink in good working order. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food measuring thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 50 live fruit flies in the kitchen next to the soda machine, instructed to eliminate insects in all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Found a wastewater drain line draining into the salad prep sink. Instructed not to drain wastewater in food prep sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer solution test strips are on site; they were instructed to be obtained. This is a priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Excessive dirt and soda syrup spills were noted behind the soda machine, and the employee was instructed to clean and maintain.
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Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2591905, DATED APRIL 1, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #10 ENSURE THE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND TO #60 ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, INCLUDING ENSURING ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO BE USED DUE TO WATER BEING DISPLACED TO AND FLOODING FLOOR WHEN SINK IS RUN; OBSERVED ONLY 2 VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE MORE THAN 2 EMPLOYEES OBSERVED ON SITE INCLUDING SERVERS AND COOKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND BEEF) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO BE USED DUE TO WATER BEING DISPLACED TO AND FLOODING FLOOR WHEN SINK IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BAR AREA, THE PREP AREA, AND THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2577005, DATED JUNE 8, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #39 PROTECT THE MEAT IN THE BOX FREEZER, #51 REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA, AND #57 ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. OBSERVED MEAT IN BOX FREEZER NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED SLOW TRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA, OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILAGE ON TOILETS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER CONTAINING SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED MEAT IN BOX FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR OTHERWISE PROTECT MEAT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND DRYERS LOCATED BETWEEN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 6, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SINKS (1-COMP 72.3F, 3-COMP 69.6F, HANDSINKS(BAR AREA 76.6, FOOD PREP 77.2F & TOLIET ROOMS 75.5F) WITH NO HOT WATER MAINTAINED. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 100F - 102F AND 3- COMP 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, SHRIMP, SALAD) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 1HR 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2383156 ON 7/21/2020. VIOLATION #55. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN CEILING OF MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55.OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN CEILING OF MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN CEILING OF MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNGUARDED LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Jul 21, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION AN ECOLAB TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF PREPPED PORK AND BEEF IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA DATE MARKED 7/11/2020. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS PREPPED ON SITE MAY NOT BE KEPT LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INDIVIDUAL HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DETERMINING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2301208 DATED 7/16/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL IN CEILING OF MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNGUARDED LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 16, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED PREPACKAGED RICE CAKES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.4F. LABEL ON BAGS KEEP REFRIGERATED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 41LBS VALUE OF $75. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 61.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST COOLER AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK I FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Dec 6, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BAR COUNTER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO AT THE BAR THE DUMP SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iron Age Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iron Age Chicago on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iron Age Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Iron Age Chicago.
Has Iron Age Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Iron Age Chicago have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Iron Age Chicago 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 Iron Age Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Age Chicago is inspected around three times per year on average.
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