FELD RESTAURANT in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/19/25

CHICAGO, IL - FELD RESTAURANT received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/19/2025.

The facility operates from 2018 W CHICAGO AVE in West Town, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation involved pest management. Inspectors documented: 38. Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed a Gap Along Bottom of Front and Rear Doors Must Make Tight Fitting.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The second violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: 51. Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Must Provide a Lid on Sump Pump in Basement.. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 57. All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: Must Provide Food Handlers Training for All Employees and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/19/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.