The Oven
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
THE OVEN, located at 13258 S Avenue O in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on July 25, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to facility conditions and practices. Previous inspections for THE OVEN have also primarily resulted in low-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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May 8, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 30, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Violations — Jul 25, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE ENTIRE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR NETS OR CAPS. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 FACILITY MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE UTILITY BASIN THAT IS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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