Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge has three inspections in the public record. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (REAR PIPES/UTILITY CONNECTIONS) OF GRILL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATE DISCHARGE PIPE AT FRONT BAR AREA ICE MACHINE TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE MACHINE CONDENSATE DISCHARGE PIPE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 THERMOMETERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOLERS IN PREMISES TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA WHICH SERVES COFFEE AND HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES AND AN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TESTING DEVICES TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE TEST STRIPS MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.(NO TCS FOODS IN THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING PIPES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. WASTE WATER WAS BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BACKUP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH DAMAGED TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMANGED TILES FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE AREA FROM BAR LEADING TO BASEMENT WERE FOUND IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR WITH HOLES IN THE WOODEN FLOOR AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARPET FLOORING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARPETING IN ORDER TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN A RISK 1 RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGISTER FOR REQUIRED COURSE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN NEAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGN NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN EXTERIOR REAR DOOR IN BOTH THE UPPER LEVEL AND THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS IN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION ON ICE MAKER, ON MOP SINK, OR ON SPIGET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge.
Has Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge 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 Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loyola's Asian Cuisine and Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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