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CONCERNS NOTED

SCHWA

1466 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

68/100

Inspections

5

Last Inspected

Oct 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

13 total

facility
538%
hygiene
431%
contamination
215%
temperature
18%
other
18%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 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)

Code 9

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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)

Code 22

MinorHygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED NO USAGE OF DIPOSABLE GLOVES FOR HANDLING OF READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)

Code 46

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES ON FAUCETS OF MOPSINK WITH GARDEN HOSES ATTACHED TO FILL UP BUCKET MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 51

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE BOXES AND ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Code 55

MinorFacility

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: 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)

Code 62

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED NO BEARD GUARD FOR MALE FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 40

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Code 47

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.