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Terminal 5

5134 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
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Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Terminal 5's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY GARBAGE BAG AND WIPING CLOTHES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
57
67
Feb 4, 2025
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONAL 1-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-FUNCTIONAL 1-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN ALL FUNCTIONAL PLUMBING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK OR OTHER CURBED CLEANING FACILITY ON PREMISES FOR THE PROPER CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT LEAST ONE UTILITY/SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER TOILETRIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN MEN'S WASHROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF TOILETRIES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD AND ADJACENT CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON ADJACENT WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL OR OTHER VENTILATION SYSTEM PROVIDED IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON-SITE, WINDOW-MOUNTED VENTILATION PORTS OBSTRUCTED BY PLASTIC COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC COVER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS FUMES OR ODORS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS PRESENT WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terminal 5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Terminal 5 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Terminal 5?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terminal 5.

Has Terminal 5's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terminal 5 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Terminal 5 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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