THE NEIGHBORHOOD GEM
8040 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL, 60620
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DINING AREA EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN WEARTHER STRIPPING). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
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.