CHICAGO, IL - Multiple violations were discovered at Modern Relish during a health inspection on 07/24/2025.
Situated at 632-636 N Ashland Avenue Chicago Illinois in West Town, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
Health department documentation states: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain. 39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & dis..." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines clearly states that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Modern Relish swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| Inspection ID | 2621208 |
| DBA Name | MODERN RELISH |
| AKA Name | MODERN RELISH |
| License # | 2944203 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 632-636 N ASHLAND AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60622 |
| Inspection Date | 07/24/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Suspected Food Poisoning |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED) | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | : 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Latitude | 41.89338688829473 |
| Longitude | -87.66735974543751 |
| Location | (41.89338688829473 |
This inspection was conducted on July 24, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
