The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2019, The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment & linens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION TO 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. 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 THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN TWO ALL-GENDER WASHROOM EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOOR BAR IN POOL AREA IS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BAR SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO BE MADE IMPERVIOUS TO THE ELEMENTS.
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Dec 28, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found 60 lbs of vacuumed packaged cooked pork in walk-in cooler, individually packaged in 3 lbs portions with no date on packaging. instructed mgr to date all TCS foods that are held in coolers for more than 24hrs.Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded values at $180.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Not conforming to the approved HACCP plan procedures. found 2 lbs of fresh fish that is vacuum packaged on site with prep date on 12/18/22. Instructed manager not vacuum package fresh fish and keep for more that 48hrs. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. fish discarded valued at $10.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Found deli cups not air dried after washing. containers stacked inside each other while wet. instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: found several pottery plants hung above bar prep/ dish washing area. instructed to remove and keep away from open foods or clean utensils.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in staff/customers restroom. Instructed to Provide.
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Feb 7, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 0PPM OF SANITIZER AVAILABLE INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN CABRA KITCHEN, AND IN BAR OF LAZY BIRD. MACHINES NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (LATE OPENERS). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN ALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. ECOLAB ON SITE TO PROPERLY OPERATE DISH MACHINES. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF CABRA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE. PIC PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (KNIVES) IMPROPERLY STORED IN SPACES BETWEEN WALLS AND SINKS IN KITCHEN OF CABRA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS IN DESIGNATED LOCATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PIC REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA OF CABRA KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID INSIDE GAPS. MUST GROUT/REPAIR TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS WRAPPED AROUND PIPES DIRECTLY ABOVE DISH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INFORMED CLOTHS ARE POSITIONED THERE TO ELIMINATE SPLASHING WATER FROM PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLOTHS AND INSTALL SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS WRAPPED AROUND PIPES DIRECTLY ABOVE DISH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE WITH LID (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 5, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED RECEPTICLES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird.
Has The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird 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 The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hoxton, Chicago — Cabra, Cira, Lazy Bird is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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