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Stowe

3444 W Wabansia, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 2, 2026

26

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 2, 2026

  1. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK CAUSING WATER TO OVERFLOW FROM BUCKET TO FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE SPACE IN DISREPAIR CRUMBLED CRACKED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER CLEANING.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 2, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2011ConsultationPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2010CanvassPassRisk 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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Stowe — questions

Did Stowe pass its last health inspection?
Stowe at 3444 W Wabansia was inspected on Apr 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Stowe?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK CAUSING WATER TO OVERFLOW FROM BUCKET TO FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
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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