Canvass Re-Inspection
May 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Oakville
163 N Green St
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsCanvass
May 12, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WINE BAR IN REAR. INST TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
INOPERABLE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ON BOTH WAREWASHING MACHINES (1ST AND 2ND FLOOR). INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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, May 12, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 8, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH, LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS THAT WERE NOT MARKED AS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED UNDER THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK TO LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE MEZZANINE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 4, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Oct 13, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Oct 6, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2573034 DATED 3/23/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 24Other
Official wording
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, SALMON AND STEAKS, HELD ON COOK LINE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT PROPER LOGS. INSTRUCTED TCS ITEMS MAY ONLY BE KEPT OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR 4 HOURS AND LOGS MUST BE KEPT INDICATING PREP AND DISCARD TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR STORED IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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 contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source