The Origin Restaurant and Lounge

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 18, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 2 pans goat meat at 117f and 113f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (goat, chicken, beef, rice, soup etc) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bags of cut lettuce in original packaging and bowl of fish stored in walk-in cooler with mold in basement with an expiration date of 09/09/2026 discovered on 09/18/2026. Instructed to label food items with expiration date of 7 days from orignal preparation date and to dispose of items upon expiration or signs of spoilage. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of approximately 7 lbs of product worth approximately $50. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • 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 manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     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 ladles and cooking spoons stored throughout prep area improperly. Instructed on how to properly store utensils between uses.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in and walk in coolers to have food and excessive animal blood build-up on floors of coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Sep 9, 2026 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

3. Aug 26, 2026 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Feb 27, 2026 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • 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 signed verifiable employee health policies on site for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: -501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED Edit

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 3 compartment sink located on the far-left in bar faucet neck leaking. Noted 1st stall toilet in womens toilet room in disrepair. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain in good condition.

     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 observed floors throughout basement storage in need of cleaning under shelving units in corners and inside storage closets.noted excessive items stored on floors throughout storage closets as well as front storage area behind swinging service doors connected to dining area. Instructed to remove all unneccesary and unused items at least 6 inches off floor to prevent pest harborage and adequate cleaning. Must maintain premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed 3 large holes and crumbled surfaces in walls behind swinging service doors where glassware is stored., instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 obsereved inadequate lighting in rear basment storage area near stored kitchenware and utility sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed certified food manager certificate holder without allergen training. Instructed to obtain as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Feb 26, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed verifiable employee health policies on site for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written clean up procedure posted or neccesary items outlined in procedure available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain on site as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE IN BAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING, HOT WATER AT @ LEAST 100F,SOAP AND PAPAERTOWEL. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing during time of inspection. Noted sanitizer strength at 0ppm. Instructed to repair and maintain proper sanitizing stength between 50-100ppm. Priority violation. #7-38-025. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink located on the far-left in bar faucet neck leaking. Noted 1st stall toilet in womens toilet room in disrepair. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 large holes and crumbled surfaces in walls behind swinging service doors where glassware is stored., instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout basement storage in need of cleaning under shelving units in corners and inside storage closets.noted excessive items stored on floors throughout storage closets as well as front storage area behind swinging service doors connected to dining area. Instructed to remove all unneccesary and unused items at least 6 inches off floor to prevent pest harborage and adequate cleaning. Must maintain premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Obsereved inadequate lighting in rear basment storage area near stored kitchenware and utility sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager certificate holder without allergen training. Instructed to obtain as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Feb 18, 2026 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations