Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Ox Bar & Hearth
1572-1578 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 21, 2026
4
Inspections on record
2
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 21, 2026
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVD HANDSINK IN REAR PREP LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO MIXING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 13, 2025 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 28, 2025 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Ox Bar & Hearth — questions
- Did Ox Bar & Hearth pass its last health inspection?
- Ox Bar & Hearth at 1572-1578 N Clybourn Ave was inspected on Aug 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Ox Bar & Hearth?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVD HANDSINK IN REAR PREP LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO MIXING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CON
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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