New Love City

3901 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Other

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

New Love City has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so New Love City trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN/RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

May 9, 2024

License

6 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM NEAR WINDOWS FACING CALIFORNIA AVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED ON TABLES AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS WITH BROKEN SEALS, CAUSING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE BASIN TO SLOWLY SEEP OUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WITH WATERPROOF SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE WITH NO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Love City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Love City on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Love City?

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

Has New Love City's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Love City have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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