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INES RESTAURANTE, CORP.

4933 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

INES RESTAURANTE, CORP. has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 5, 2025, found no infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2021. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on April 12, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 once on February 26, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 52,9 F AND 54.9 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 40 EGGS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. SUGGESTED KEEPING ONLY SEVERAL EGGS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NOT OVERFILLING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN REAR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE DUST FROM AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (UNUSED ITEMS) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL (DRY WALL) IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALL TO FINISH.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT WATER TANK AREA
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE AND ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
  6. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • OBSERVED PACKAGED & STORAGE BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED FOOD SOURCE SUCH AS 5LBS. DONUTS/CAKES,2.5LBS.POTATO CHIPS,2.5LBS.CHICCHARONES.MANAGER IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT FROM A APPROVED SUPPLIER.MANAGER STATES THEY PURCHASED FROM A CUSTOMER THAT CAME IN TO SELL PRODUCT OFF THE STREET.INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ONLY FROM APPROVED SUPPLIERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 10LBS. $20.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE,ON LEDGE AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE AND ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
  7. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO A PROCEDURE AND THE PROPER SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS AND SEAFOOD) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS .INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MANAGER UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC RESTROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE GRILL TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2222746 DATED FOR 09/21/18. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-201.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide equipment and written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority violation 7-38-005.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels in coolers and in rear walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11 Observed door to ice machine in disrepair (does not close properly). Must repair and maintain same.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 Backflow preventer on utility sink not located to be serviced and maintained. Must provide backflow prevention device or location. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed excessive clutter, dust and dirt build up on floors in storage room in rear of restaurant (where water heater is located). Must detail clean and organize clutter, and elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must discard and unnecessary items from this room. Must maintain same.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON ICE MACHINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNUSED STEAM TABLES IN REAR(RICE SPILLS, ETC).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR(DEAD INSECTS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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