Orion Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
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Score
Orion Restaurant appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Orion Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
19
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING TCS FOODS (POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE
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Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. BUCKET AND EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING TCS FOODS (POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
1
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE
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70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM BAR CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.
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86
Apr 24, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574126 ON 4-12-23:25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553506 ON 3-25-22:39- FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. 47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. 47-BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE. 53-MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. 57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE TONGS, TISSUE, OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553506 ON 3-25-22:39- FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. 47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. 47-BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE. 53-MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. 57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (POTATOES 137.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINKING GLASS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.16: BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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67
Mar 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK AND BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET AND MOP. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. HANDWASH SINK TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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55
Feb 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REPSPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS UNDER REFIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (MASHED POTATOES, PORK, ETC.) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NON WORKING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE WORKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AN MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
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64
Jun 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. PARTITION MISSING INBETWEEN BEVERAGE LINES AND CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. CLOTHS BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN SHELVES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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86
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. CHICKEN, SOUP, DUMPLINGS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jun 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE, VEGETABLE/W/RICE SOUP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FRONT AND REAR BAR COOLERS, TOASTER OVEN, CHAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS ROOM, AND KITCHEN PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR GUNS NOT DRAINING INTO A DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN LINES RUN INTO PROPER DRAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WHERE UTENSILS ARE DRIED.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARTITIONERS TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SOIL TOWELS FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS THATS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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67
Mar 6, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326656 DATED 04/01/13 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP CLEAN SAME. 35-MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WHERE UTENSILS ARE DRIED.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARTITIONERS TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SOIL TOWELS FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS THATS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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64
Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.
35
86
Mar 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/11/12 (1229541) NOT CORRECTED. 38- NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BOTH. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.
35
82
Jun 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN 3 BAR AREAS. INSTALL SAME.
38
95
Apr 10, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINKS NEEDED AT ALL BARS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orion Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orion Restaurant on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orion Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Orion Restaurant.
Has Orion Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Orion Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Orion Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Orion Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orion Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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