Oriole

661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Oriole appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 91.0-95.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS(1,2, AND 4). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS(1,2, AND 4) REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-113.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 04/27/2023 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 04/27/2023 FOUND AND POSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Apr 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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95
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NO LIDS AND DOCK DOORS UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER LIDS AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISHROOM ABOVE THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING PANEL TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 3, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oriole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oriole on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oriole?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oriole.

Has Oriole's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oriole 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 Oriole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oriole is inspected roughly once per year on average.