Oak & Honey
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Oak & Honey stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN COOKSLINE WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS.
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Feb 13, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BAR/COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 48.3 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE TAGGED REFRIGERATOR SERVICED AND NOT TO USE TAGGED REFRIGERATOR UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW AND IS REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: SOY MILK 46.9 F, FAT FREE MILK 53.8 F, WHOLE MILK 47.7 F, ORANGE JUICE 52 IN BAR/COFFEE STATION COOLER HAM 49.8 F, LEAFY GREENS 44.9 F, BACON JAM 44.8 F AND CHICKEN IN KITCHEN DELI COOLER AND SLICED CHEDDAR CHEESE 48.2 F AND SLICED PROVOLONE 48.2 F INSIDE OF UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 53 LBS VALUED AT $245.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTNACE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EADY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN COOKSLINE WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP UNDER TOP COVER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTTOM SHELF IN LIQUOR CLOSET WITH A PILE OF DISASSEMBLED SHELVING AND BAGS AND BOXES DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BAR TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 18, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON THE MAIN COOK AND PREP LINES IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON HIGHEST SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT OR INVERT ALL BOWLS AND PLATES TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR TO THE MENS BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM TO ENSURE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORING BELOW FRYER AND OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH THICK GREASE COATING AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS OR SUBMERGED HALF IN WATER IN STORAGE CLOSET AND NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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Aug 13, 2024
License
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BAR AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS WITHOUT SPLASH GUARDS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR BOTH SAID HANDWASH SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MENS AND WOMENS CEILING MECHNICAL FANS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING MECHINICAL FANS IN SAID WASHROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oak & Honey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oak & Honey on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oak & Honey?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oak & Honey.
Has Oak & Honey's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oak & Honey have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oak & Honey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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