As of 2026-09-01, Ezankaya failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Ezankaya

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1320-1322 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Rogers Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-09-01

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Violations at most recent inspection

Roaches Mice / rats Droppings

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE THE ORIGINAL PEST NOTED WERE RAT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

core violation

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

core violation

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Roaches

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Sep 1Re-inspectionFAIL

20252 inspections

May 20Re-inspectionPASS

May 13Routine inspectionFAIL

20241 inspection

Oct 8New licensePASS

Ezankaya health inspection FAQ

Has Ezankaya passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Ezankaya failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-09-01. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Ezankaya have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 5 violations at Ezankaya's most recent inspection on 2026-09-01, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Ezankaya last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Ezankaya was last inspected on 2026-09-01. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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