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FARM ON OGDEN

3555 W OGDEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FARM ON OGDEN has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 11, 2019. The most recent inspection, on August 13, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

5 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 2, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN FIRST UNISEX WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE HANDWASHING SINK IN THIRD UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SECURE HANDWASHING SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED OPENING TO ICE MACHINE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DOORS LEADING TO EXTERIOR GARBAGE AREA AND DOORS LEADING TO AQUAPONICS ROOM WITH 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE ALL SPACES ON DOORS LEADING TO EXTERIOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DOORS LEADING TO EXTERIOR GARBAGE AREA AND DOORS LEADING TO AQUAPONICS ROOM WITH 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE ALL SPACES ON DOORS LEADING TO EXTERIOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES IN WINDOW FRAMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES AND SANITIZE AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN FRONT SALES AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH HOLES AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE GAPS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) NO LABELS ON PALETAS LOCATED IN THE FREEZER IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS WHERE YOGURT IS STORED, SHELVING RACKS NED TO BE CLEANED CLEANING.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PALETAS LOCATED IN THE FREEZER IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LARGE LIVE FLIES AND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE GROCERY AREA ON THE WOOD PRODUCE DISPLAY, NEAR DRAINS UNDER ROLLING CARTS, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NEAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLERS WHERE YOGURT IS STORED SHELVING RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED KITCHENWARE COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IMPOPERLY INSIDE OF CAGED STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BACK OF TOILET SLIGHTLY DETACHED FROM WALL INSIDE OF SECOND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  11. License

    0 infractions

  12. License

    0 infractions

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