IRON AGE CHICAGO
1265 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60622
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 20, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH WASHING AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
- 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-7-2026, REPORT #2633572. #58-2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A LLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.