Food Safety Report: Iron Age Chicago, 1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 2, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,hanlded and served such as (kimchee,pork,shrimp. Etc)must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink for dish washing area /main prep area without any hot running water coming from faucet must provide hot running water. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as. 5lbs. Kimchee-45. 9f. . 5lbs. Cut lettuce-51. 8f. 1. 5lbs. Octopus-50. 7f. 1. 5lbs. Raw shrimp-49. 1f. 1lbs. Bib lettuce-44. 2f-48. 7f. Inside of 3- door prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. . Appx. 5lbs. $130. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of 3- door prep cooler at 51. 7f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago. Org. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 15 or more live small flies in the beverage area on the upper wall and near the floor of the sticky substance and in the dining area on the upper wall. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/2/25. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard at hand sink in bar area next to 3 3-compartment sink.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gasket on 3-door sides station prep cooler.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must defrost chest freezer. Must clean debris buildup on interior parts of ice machine.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust and grease buildup from dining area ducting system, pipes, and walls.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must grout floor throughout beverage,main prep,bar and dish washing areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout premises and remove standing water from floor in dish washing area and keep dry.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handlers training for all employees must be provided and maintained.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov