The Oven

13258 S Avenue O, Chicago, IL 60633
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The Oven appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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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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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May 8, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE LIQUIDS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR, WALLS AND LEDGES NEAR PIZZA OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.
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Apr 30, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 55.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE LIQUIDS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR, WALLS AND LEDGES NEAR PIZZA OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Oven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Oven on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Oven?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Oven.

Has The Oven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Oven have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Oven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.