The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago

2010-2012 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

American

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Reinspection

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: -501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED Edit

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE FAR-LEFT IN BAR FAUCET NECK LEAKING. NOTED 1ST STALL TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CORNERS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS.NOTED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSETS AS WELL AS FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS CONNECTED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY AND UNUSED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED 3 LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLED SURFACES IN WALLS BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSEREVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR BASMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Feb 26, 2026

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZING STENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE IN BAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING, HOT WATER AT @ LEAST 100F,SOAP AND PAPAERTOWEL. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CORNERS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS.NOTED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSETS AS WELL AS FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS CONNECTED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY AND UNUSED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSEREVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR BASMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE FAR-LEFT IN BAR FAUCET NECK LEAKING. NOTED 1ST STALL TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLED SURFACES IN WALLS BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago.

Has The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago 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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