Did Flo pass its last health inspection?

Flo at 1434 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Jan 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Flo?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREA DUE TO SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH(S) STORED IN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUC

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Flo

1434 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 22, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 22, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREA DUE TO SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH(S) STORED IN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND WASH SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR CHROME/STAINLESS STEEL SURFACE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED/PAINT CHIPPED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 22, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2018	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2016	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2015	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2012	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2012	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2012	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2012	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Flo — questions

Did Flo pass its last health inspection?: Flo at 1434 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Jan 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Flo?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREA DUE TO SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH(S) STORED IN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUC
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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