Ovy's Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Ovy's Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2020. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Across the inspection history, “all food employees have food handler training” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ovy's Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
95
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-16-2023, REPORT #2583385. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
95
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE FREEZER FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF RAW FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED CHICKEN AND 25 POUNDS OF RAW FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED BEEF. FROZEN VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD DID NOT HAVE ANY TIME DATES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN HACCP PLAN.
29
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: BUSINESS VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS WITHOUT HACCP PLAN. REFER TO VIOLATION 29 FOR CITATION.
32
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE CANS NOT COVERED INSIDE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE WASTE CAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
53
78
Jul 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2021
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOOD (RAW CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCTION DATE AND TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH PRODUCTION DATE AND TIME FOR VACUUM PACKAGED RAW MEATS IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD AT 41F OR BELOW FOR LESS THAN 48 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
29
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2453378 DATED:10/15/2020 #57 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 01/05/2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/15/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
61
74
Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
95
Oct 5, 2020
License
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE OR QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, WASHROOM).
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BOILER ROOM.
55
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ovy's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ovy's Kitchen on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ovy's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ovy's Kitchen.
Has Ovy's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ovy's Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ovy's Kitchen 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 Ovy's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ovy's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants