The L Station
186 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2863297
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN BASEMENT IMPROPERLY REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING FOAM AND ROUGH, UNEVEN GRAVEL AND CONCRETE. MUST REPAIR BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 31, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS(WALK IN COOLER/2 DOOR COOLER)AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 40 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 61.3F, 10 POUNDS HAMBURGER AT 55.7F, 5 LOBSTERS AT 55.8F, 40 POUNDS OF LAMB AT 53.6F, 5 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 54.2F, 80 POUNDS CHEESE AT 63.2F, 20 QUARTS OF CREAM AT 61.7F, AND 2 DOZEN EGGS AND 4 DOZEN EGGS AT 60.8F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.153 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD DISPOSED.VALUE OF TCS FOODS 1500 DOLLARS.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.WALK IN COOLER AT 61.9F AND 2 DOOR COOLER AT 62.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BOTH COOLERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND MORE THAN 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND SOME AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS/BASEMENT AND ALONG WALLS UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN. MUST STORE EVERYTHING OFF FLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found 2 glue boards with dead cockroaches stuck on. Instructed to remove and monitor.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Main prep area cooler with damaged lid cover, exposed insulation, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basements ice maker, instructed to install one in a clean view.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Missing several floor tile at main kitchen, instructed to replace and maintain.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE /DISH/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES WHERE THE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE /DISH/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 7, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 6, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK BAR NOT DRAINING. FOUND WASTEWATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL AND MAINTAINED AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.