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Lake View (H/S)

4015 N Ashland Ave

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 175 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STEAM TABLES IN THE FOOD SERVICE LINE, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELF IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STUDENT DINING AREA, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE UNUSED HOT HOLDING CABINET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 50 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MOP CLOSET LOCATED IN THE STUDENT DINING AREA, 50 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF STORAGE ROOM 010A, AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PIPE CHASE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2613045 ON 3/4/25 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM AND KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE AND ALL GENDER WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAINED

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE LUNCHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11--- NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN TILES, BUCKLED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 14, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINKS. MAIN KITCHEN MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 94.3F, SERVICE LINE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES AT 98.6F AND 77.7F WITH ONE SERVICE LINE SINK WITH A TRICKLE FOR HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN AMPLE AMOUNTS, AT ALL HAND SINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. STAFF WASHROOM HAND SINK TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 104.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE DRY SPICE STORAGE OR PAPER TOWELS UNDER THE STORED CLEAN PANS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN TILES, BUCKLED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2024 · Original Source

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