Pass

New Love City

3901 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 2, 2025

New Love City was last inspected on December 2, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

December 2, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in walk-in freezer and prep area uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored directly inside of the food container(s). Instructed to properly store all utensils between usage.

    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: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags and/or containers.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash can/receptacle in employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile at 3-compartment sink area and near entrance door. Instructed to replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil used on tables and pipes. Instructed the person in charge to remove foil from all surfaces and maintain areas smooth and easily cleanable.

      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: Observed three-compartment sink basins with broken seals, causing water from the middle basin to slowly seep out. Instructed person in charge to repair with waterproof seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom of the grease trap with rust. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust or paint to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dining room near windows facing california ave. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler employee with no certificate on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain training for food handler employees and maintain on-site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certified manager. Instructed to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.

      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 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.