The Good Ambler
2 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606
Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 8, 2026
The Good Ambler was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 8, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
5 critical2 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 rear washroom (near utility closet) handwashing sink in poor repair, no hot or cold water available at time of license inspection. Instructed to repair or replace rear washroom handwashing sink water supply to provide hot and cold water between 100.0f and 120.0f and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water not available at the rear preparation area handwashing sink, water temperature at 125.0f with only hot water available. Instructed to repair or replace rear preparation area handwashing sink cold water supply to provide water at maximum of 120.0f with combination of hot and cold water for use in handwashing. Facility engineer repaired cold water supply on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed several handwashing sinks throughout facility missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following cold-holding equipment on-site in poor repair or required for menu but not present on-site for license inspection: walk-in freezer on-site at interior ambient air temperature of 34.0f at time of inspection. Several cold-holding units required for grab-and-go section not present at time of license inspection, insufficient number and capacity of cold-holding equipment for proposed menu (pre-packaged dairy and bakery items such as yogurt, pre-packaged sandwiches). Instructed to repair or replace walk-in freezer to maintain temperatures required by the law and maintain cold-holding equipment in sufficient number and capacity for proposed menu. Priority violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed insufficient water pressure provided at the warewashing area handwashing sink (near high-temperature dish machine). Instructed to repair or replace listed handwashing sink plumbing to provide water under adequate pressure for handwashing and maintain at all times. Facility engineer repaired handwashing sink plumbing to provide water under adequate pressure on-site at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no barrier provided between consumer accessible area and bakery preparation area. Instructed to provide adequate barrier between all consumer areas and food preparation areas to prevent consumer access to food preparation and maintain all food, equipment, and food preparation areas adequately protected from consumers. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle provided in both all-gender employee washrooms to be uncovered. Instructed to maintain at least one covered waste receptacle in all women's and all-gender restrooms for the disposal of sanitary products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.