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THE OVEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE OVEN 13258 S AVENUE O, CHICAGO 60633 Restaurant
July 25, 2025 Canvass License #2956883
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE ENTIRE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR NETS OR CAPS. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13 FACILITY MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE UTILITY BASIN THAT IS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13 FACILITY MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE UTILITY BASIN THAT IS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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