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Ora

5701 N Clark ST, Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 4, 2026

Ora was last inspected on August 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 4, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the bottom pipe of the 2 compartment sink. Also noted leakage at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink at the rear kitchen dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment at the basement dry storage area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted a large hole at ceiling with particles falling unto the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site.manager presented a receipt from kennedy-king college dated 2-13-2024. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Noted employees at work with no food handler certificates, all food handlers certificates are expired. Instructed management that all employees are required to have the food handler certificates on site at all times and one month (30 days) grace period for new hires

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive rust noted on the top of the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Must seal/paint to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive dust accumulation in the ceiling vent cover above the dish area hand washing sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items stored throughout the basement must be removed from the premises and all other items must be stored elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14-- noted no handwashing signage for employees above handwashing sinks in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- noted wooden wall in womens bathroom next to the toilet not smooth and cleaniable. Instructed to resurface with smooth and cleaniable seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no handwashing signage for employees above handwashing sinks in front prep area and kitchen.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle for the co-ed employee washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside waste receptacle overfilled with food debris. Unable to close ids to be tight fitting. Instructed to remove all overflowing garbage and waste. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wooden wall in womens bathroom next to the toilet not smooth and cleaniable. Instructed to resurface with smooth and cleaniable seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted open hole under the cooks line hand washing sink. Instructed to clean and seal to make surface smooth and cleaniable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2567376 on 11/21/22 not corrected. #49-all raw wood throughout the front sushi prep and under the dish machine must be painted/sealed/non-absorbent. #55 6-501.114/ all unnecessary items stored throughout the basement must be removed and all others must be stored elevated and organized.#55-- 6-201.11/ water damaged ceiling tile above the three compartment sink. Must replace. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on premises. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All raw wood throughout the front sushi prep and under the dish machine must be painted/sealed/non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All unused construction material/debris on the rear walkway to the garbage area must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tile above the three compartment sink. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items stored throughout the basement must be removed and all others must be stored elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.