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Ila's

15 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 8, 2026

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

Latest inspection

July 8, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine raising utensil temperatures to an improper maximum temperature of 152f.see comments. Instructed to repair machine so that it is capable of raising utensils to at least 160f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of ice inside freezer at bar. Instructed to defrost and maintain in good condiiton.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 cutting boards on cook line in first floor prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 3 lightbulbs in hood over cook line not working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11---dry storage related food items stored under waste water pipes in basement.must remove from under waste water pipes or install barrier to prevent contamination from potential leaks.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11---instructed to provide proper raised storage racks for proper food storage inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12--- observed missing sink stoppers for the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12---backflow prevention device not located at ice maker located at bar area.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15---observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---all unused construction materials and unnnecessary articles and equipments stored in basement must be removed from the premises and all other needed items must be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor to facilitate cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)---observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11---dry storage related food items stored under waste water pipes in basement.must remove from under waste water pipes or install barrier to prevent contamination from potential leaks.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11---instructed to provide proper raised storage racks for proper food storage inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12--- observed missing sink stoppers for the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12---backflow prevention device not located at ice maker located at bar area.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15---observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---all unused construction materials and unnnecessary articles and equipments stored in basement must be removed from the premises and all other needed items must be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor to facilitate cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the high temperature dishwashing machine not operational missing mechanical parts at this time. High temperature dishmachine must be properly operating and maintained at 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" instructed not to use until repaired priority violation 7-38-025. (** see comments below).

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage related food items stored under waste water pipes in basement.must remove from under waste water pipes or install barrier to prevent contamination from potential leaks.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised storage racks for proper food storage inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at ice maker located at bar area.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unused construction materials and unnnecessary articles and equipments stored in basement must be removed from the premises and all other needed items must be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor to facilitate cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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