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The Neighborhood Gem

8040 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 10, 2026

2

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 10, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DINING AREA EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN WEARTHER STRIPPING). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 10, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2025LicensePassRisk 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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The Neighborhood Gem — questions

Did The Neighborhood Gem pass its last health inspection?
The Neighborhood Gem at 8040 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Aug 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at The Neighborhood Gem?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS
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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