RestaurantLicence 1616762

Schwa

1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60622

Latest verdictConditionalOct 31, 2025 · 11 months ago

Inspections23since Sep 15, 2010

Fail rate26.7%4 of 15 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass13%
Conditional60%
Fail27%

23 inspections from 2010 to 2025 · hover a mark

2012201420162018202020222024

ConditionalOct 31, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat cooked muffins by food handler instructed to provide gloves or utensils to handle foods.product was discarded by manager.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign in toilet room must provide and maintain.
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods inside of 3- door reach in cooler such as 12 oz. Shrimp dumplings-56.4f.5lbs. Raw trout-49.0f-51.1f.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 5.12 lbs.$75.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed no beard guard for male food handlers must provide and maintain.
5. 46
  Gloves used properly
  Observed no usage of diposable gloves for handling of ready to eat foods.(cos)
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must eliminate crates used for storage in basement and provide adequate shelving units.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow devices on faucets of mopsink with garden hoses attached to fill up bucket must provide and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must seal hole in floor under 3- compartment sink.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must elevate ,remove or organize boxes and articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.
10. 62
  Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
  Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more cigarette butts in staff break area/equipment storage area in the basement scattered on the floor being used as an ash tray instructed manager that there is no smoking or storage of smoking materials allowed on premises.must remove and clean area.(7-32-020(c)(cos)(citation issued)
No verdictOct 30, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalDec 10, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rusted racks on interior of large 3 door cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed debris build up on griddle filters. Instructed manager to clean.
3. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Observed no previous summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2574136 dated april 12th 2023. Instructed manager to post summary for public view priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
No verdictMay 2, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictApr 15, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalApr 12, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2492352 dated 3/3/2021. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b)b. Citation issued.
No verdictMar 20, 2023Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassMar 3, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailFeb 24, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Found items on menu served raw. Found reminder and disclosure. Found no footnote. Must provide footnote,disclosure and reminder to any menu items served raw. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
ConditionalDec 26, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and miantain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  : observed no consumer advisory reminder and disclosure of the risk of consuming raw and undercooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation- no citation issued)
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an appx."3/4-1" gap along bottom of rear door.must make door tight fitting.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must remove foil lined along wall at cooking equipment.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.
FailDec 18, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation- no citation issued)
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager certificate posted to view at this time.must provide and post at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and miantain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
5. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer advisory reminder and disclosure of the risk of consuming raw and undercooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation- no citation issued)
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no pest control logbook with required documents to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an appx."3/4-1" gap along bottom of rear door.must make door tight fitting.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must remove foil lined along wall at cooking equipment.
9. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.
No verdictDec 10, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalAug 24, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Premises serves meatballs and fish. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
2. 28
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  The inspection report summary was not posted where it was visible to customers. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood filters.
4. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  The restroom door that opens into the food prep area lacks a self-closing door device. Must install.
5. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
PassDec 21, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Found excessive dust build up on fan covers in 3 door cooler in kitchen. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Found ventilation hood above cook line with excessive dust build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
No verdictJul 22, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalOct 1, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No city of Chicago sanitation certificate on site or posted at time of reinspection. Instructed manager to obtain and post city of Chicago sanitation certificate at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012
2. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Left information with manager to obtain food handler certificates for all food handlers. Must obtain and maintain.
FailSep 22, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide and have on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020
2. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No valid Chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted instructed manager to post city of Chicago sanitation certifacte and have person on site. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 28
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  No inspection report summary posted from previous inspection. Instructed manager to post and maintain summary posted for all customers to view. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)
4. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  Previous minor violations not corrected from 6-25-14 report #1474041 insp#386 violation #37 install self-closing device on washroom door (located in prep area) #38repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink must correct and maintain at all times.
5. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Left information with manager to obtain food handler certificates for all food handlers. Must obtain and maintain.
No verdictMay 26, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalJun 25, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No valid Chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012a citation issued.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal opening in wall near washroom.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Replace damaged light shield in prep area.
4. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Install self-closing device on washroom door.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.
No verdictJun 18, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalOct 8, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  The above is operating without a certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared such as pasta dough,short bread cookies,and sliced strawberries citation issued 7-38-012
2. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Clean interior of light shield covers in the rear prep area of dust
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must provide drain stoppers at the 3 compartment sink in rear prep area
4. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide a thermometer inside the 3 door reach-in cooler in the reaqr prep area
5. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Several food handlers not wearing hair restraints in the food prep area,must provide
FailJun 8, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalSep 15, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.found no certified food manager during this inspection open/operating observed potentially hazardous foods being prepared veal stock and corn soup on hot cooking stove.
2. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.multi-use utensils must be properly stored,inverted in kitchen shelving to prevent contamination before use.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.walls/ceiling along dry storage foods in kitchen must be smooth,easily cleanable remove peeling paint.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health.found missing filters at hood above hoy cooking equipments.
5. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.must provide thermometers in all coolers.
6. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.must provide all food handlers with hair restraints.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
216×
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
354×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
403×
Personal cleanliness
253×
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
453×
Food handler requirements met
552×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1616762 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.