1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Wicker ParkTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspectors found over 500 rat droppings throughout the kitchen, prep areas, and dining room.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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.
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.
Iron Age Chicago has had 17 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 16, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Non-Inspection โ An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.