Restaurant · Chicago, IL

El Venue Logan Square

2529 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was El Venue Logan Square last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 7, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from May 16, 2024 to Aug 7, 2025.
Has El Venue Logan Square ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 16, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Aug 7, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF EMPTY ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jul 8, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

License

May 30, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND INOPERABLE UNUSED DISHMACHINE BY BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

License