As of 2026-08-20, Iron Age Chicago failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Iron Age Chicago

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1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-20

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Violations at most recent inspection

Mold / slime

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

Mice / rats Droppings

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH WASHING AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-7-2026, REPORT #2633572. #58-2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A LLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

core violation

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20263 inspections

Aug 20Customer complaintFAIL

Apr 7Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Mar 30Customer complaintFAIL

20255 inspections

Dec 23Re-inspectionPASS

Dec 9Complaint re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Dec 2Customer complaintFAIL

May 21Re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

May 14Routine inspectionFAIL

20243 inspections

Apr 23Re-inspectionPASS

Apr 15Re-inspectionFAIL

Apr 1Routine inspectionFAIL

20231 inspection

Jun 8Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20222 inspections

Jan 13Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Jan 6Customer complaintFAIL

20212 inspections

Oct 27Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Oct 15Customer complaintFAIL

20202 inspections

Jul 28Re-inspectionPASS

Jul 21Routine inspectionFAIL

20191 inspection

Jul 16Customer complaintCONDITIONAL

20181 inspection

Dec 6New licensePASS

Iron Age Chicago health inspection FAQ

Has Iron Age Chicago passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Iron Age Chicago failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-20. 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 Iron Age Chicago have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Iron Age Chicago's most recent inspection on 2026-08-20, including 4 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Iron Age Chicago last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Iron Age Chicago was last inspected on 2026-08-20. 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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