The Oven
13258 S Avenue O, Chicago, IL 60633
Restaurant ZIP 60633 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 20, 2026
The Oven was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the tongs used to grab the pizza slices not properly stored. Instructed to store in a clean bin/container and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found the food handler on site with no food handler's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the female food handler without a food handler's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to install utility sink with hot and cold running water and back flow device for disposal of waste liquids.
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: Observed no grease trap for 3-c0mpartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
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: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to install self closing device on washroom door.
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 missing baseboards and openings along floor, walls and ledges near pizza oven in prep area. Instructed manager to replace missing baseboards and seal all cracks and crevices in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical5 general 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 hot water 55.7f at hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator and log book available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to install utility sink with hot and cold running water and back flow device for disposal of waste liquids.
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: Observed no grease trap for 3-c0mpartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
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: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to install self closing device on washroom door.
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 missing baseboards and openings along floor, walls and ledges near pizza oven in prep area. Instructed manager to replace missing baseboards and seal all cracks and crevices in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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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.