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THE NEIGHBORHOOD GEM Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE NEIGHBORHOOD GEM 8040 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
October 27, 2025 License License #3041342
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE WALL IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED SOME WORN/CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FURNACE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE WALL IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOT WATER TANK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED SOME WORN/CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FURNACE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections