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Inkwell

1039 W Lake St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 24, 2025

3

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 24, 2025

  1. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE REAR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 24, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 23, 2024LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Inkwell — questions

Did Inkwell pass its last health inspection?
Inkwell at 1039 W Lake St was inspected on Oct 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Inkwell?
The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE REAR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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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