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Iron Age Chicago

1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 20, 2026

21

Inspections on record

7

Times passed

9

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 20, 2026

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH WASHING AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
  5. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  6. #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-7-2026, REPORT #2633572. #58-2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A LLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 20, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 14, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2019ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2018LicensePassRisk 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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Iron Age Chicago — questions

Did Iron Age Chicago pass its last health inspection?
Iron Age Chicago at 1265 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Aug 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
What violations were cited at Iron Age Chicago?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITA
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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