Farm on Ogden
3555 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 13, 2026
Farm on Ogden was last inspected on August 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not functioning properly in first unisex washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose handwashing sink in third unisex washroom. Instructed manager to properly secure handwashing sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside floor drains in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening to ice machine rusted. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed doors leading to exterior garbage area and doors leading to aquaponics room with 1/4 in gap. Instructed person in charge to close all spaces on doors leading to exterior for the prevention of pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed doors leading to exterior garbage area and doors leading to aquaponics room with 1/4 in gap. Instructed person in charge to close all spaces on doors leading to exterior for the prevention of pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects and flies in window frams throughout the facility. Instructed person in charge to remove all dead insects and flies and sanitize areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed brick wall in front sales area behind equipment with holes at bottom. Instructed person in charge to close gaps and holes and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) no labels on paletas located in the freezer in the grocery area. Instructed to provide proper food labels and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 food handlers without hair restraints while operating. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 inside upright coolers where yogurt is stored, shelving racks ned to be cleaned cleaning.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on paletas located in the freezer in the grocery area. Instructed to provide proper food labels and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 12 large live flies and 15 small live flies in the grocery area on the wood produce display, near drains under rolling carts, and flying throughout the prep area near prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide additional pest control service and eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hair restraints while operating. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed inside of upright coolers where yogurt is stored shelving racks in need of cleaning.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths in kitchen improperly stored.instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed kitchenware cooking equipment stored impoperly inside of caged storage unit. Instructed to invert all said items when not in use and maintain to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed back of toilet slightly detached from wall inside of second toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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