Cultivate by Forbidden Root
4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 24, 2025
Cultivate by Forbidden Root was last inspected on September 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage in the single customer restroom located at the end of hallway and at the hadnwashing sink at the end of cooking line near kitchen entry.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of brown residue on the inside panel of ice machine. Instructed to schedule a cleaning and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gasket of reach in cooler near the hearth area to be heavily torn from door and very loose. Instructed manager to repair or replace torn/loose gasket.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink drain pipe leaking below at the hand sink next to the dish machine in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain hand sink to be free of leaks.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash can in the rear employee bathroom in kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to provide a covered trash can in any unisex or female bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors below fryer to be heavily soiled with built up grease. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain area free of excessive grease build up.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at any of the exposed handsinks in the prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage for all handsinks used by food employees and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the interior surfaces of prep coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick wall in the dining area. Instructed the person in charge to seal so that walls are smooth and easily cleanable and maintained.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager missing an allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure any individual that has a city of chicago food service managers certificate obtains allergy awareness training and certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and increased the cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up on storage room floor along walls and corners. Must clean floor throughout storage room and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black slime/dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. All ice inside ice machine voluntarily discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door reach in prep cooler rubber door gaskets loose at edges. Instructed manager said cooler door rubber gaskets must be tight fitted.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found some prep area coolers condensers with accumulated dust build up. Must clean prep area coolers condensers and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up on storage room floor along walls and corners. Must clean floor throughout storage room and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical15 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on-site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on-site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4" at bottom of exit door at coffee station repair issue.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: A splash guard is needed on both sides of the handwashing sink in the coffee station. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier behind the shelf with clean pots, pans, and a staircase by the exit rear door. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material or relocate mentioned shelf.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler and rear storage. Also prep table base is rusty unable to clean. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside door of several reach-in cooler in kitchen repair/replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the premises.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris at exterior and interior of cooking equipment, utility connections, and equipment surfaces behind cooking line. Remove grimes at the rubber gasket inside the reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Several drain pipes are leaking under the handwashing sink in prep and bar. Repair cause. Remove duct tape under the drainboard at the three-compartment sink and repair the cause
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal opening around grease trap at three compartment sink
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Need to provide receptacles with covers inside the 7 washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at washroom doors(4 washrooms at hallway by the main bar and at rear staff washroom), instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floor at the beer bar area is stained, not smooth, and easily cleanable. Repair issue. Debris on floor throughout included brewery area.clean and maintain
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: Brewery area has excess items from chairs,furniture, filled boxes ,etc. Instructed to remove and keep area clean.relocate itms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Additional lighting is needed in the dishroom, rear storage room. Must provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Protective light shield with excess dark water stains.clean/replace said light shield.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates are required. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.