The Oakville

163 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Oakville has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Complaint

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE MEZZANINE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH, LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS THAT WERE NOT MARKED AS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED UNDER THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK TO LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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.

Oct 13, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2023

Suspected Food Poisoning

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, SALMON AND STEAKS, HELD ON COOK LINE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT PROPER LOGS. INSTRUCTED TCS ITEMS MAY ONLY BE KEPT OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR 4 HOURS AND LOGS MUST BE KEPT INDICATING PREP AND DISCARD TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2573034 DATED 3/23/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR STORED IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE.

Mar 23, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 21, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: THE PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR DESSERT/PIZZA PREP AREA IS BROKEN AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER IS CURRENTLY UNPLUGGED AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WINE BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PIZZA/DESSERT PREP ROOM. THE FACILITY PLANS ONLY TO SERVE WINE AT THIS BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS DRINK DISPENSING AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). THE FACILITY REMOVED THE DOOR THAT WAS SEPARATING THE PREP AREA FROM THE WINE BAR, AND THERE IS NOW A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR THE WINE BAR LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME IN THE PREP AREA.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Oakville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Oakville on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Oakville?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Oakville.

Has The Oakville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Oakville have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Oakville 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 Oakville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Oakville is inspected around three times per year on average.

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