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Nov 7, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Orange Garden Restaurant LLC
1942 W Irving Park Rd
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4 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 24, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 101.F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $126.0 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER, THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602143 ON 09/04/2024. 36. OBSERVED GLASS DOOR COOLER IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA IN FRONT TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS FUNCTIONING. 47. OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER NEXT TO STAIRS FOR BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FOR TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. 49.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM AS WELL AS EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE MICROWAVE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WOK STATION TO HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AS WELL AS SPILLAGE INSIDE MICROWAVE. OBSERVED HAND SINK HANDLES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. 56.OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE EXHAUST FILTERS, PIPING, SWITHCES, AND ALL COMPONENTS OVER THE OVENS AND WOK AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 4, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GLASS DOOR COOLER IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA IN FRONT TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS FUNCTIONING.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER NEXT TO STAIRS FOR BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FOR TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM AS WELL AS EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE MICROWAVE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WOK STATION TO HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AS WELL AS SPILLAGE INSIDE MICROWAVE. OBSERVED HAND SINK HANDLES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE EXHAUST FILTERS, PIPING, SWITHCES, AND ALL COMPONENTS OVER THE OVENS AND WOK AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
TOP PORTION OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION.
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 problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT 87.7F WITH NO ACTIVE SOURCE OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION. MANAGER STATED ITEMS WERE COOKED THIS MORNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOT HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES, OR RAPIDLY COOL WITHIN APPROPRIATE TIME CONSTRAINTS AND COLD HOLD BELOW 41F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20LBS WITH A VALUE OF $200 TO DUMPSTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source