Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Himmel'S Chicago
2251 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 24, 2026
23
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 24, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 24, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 7, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 2, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 25, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 7, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 12, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 9, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2010 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 15, 2010 | Canvass | Fail | 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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Himmel'S Chicago — questions
- Did Himmel'S Chicago pass its last health inspection?
- Himmel'S Chicago at 2251 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Apr 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Himmel'S Chicago?
- The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY
- 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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