Mahalia Jackson

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 8, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2637688 dated 6/1/26; 38 - 6-501.111 observed about 20 live small flies flying around, on the walls and cabinets in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Upon re-inspection observed about 50 live small flies flying around the resident dining area, on the ceiling of the resident dining area and on the cabinets and wall in the food prep/serving area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. Jun 1, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 20 live small flies flying around, on the walls and cabinets in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. Jul 10, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and flies. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jul 2, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand soap at handsink to properly wash hands at front prep area. Soap was brought to the sink priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30-40 small flies in main prep area. Flies on cabinets, counters and walls. Instructed to have pest control service and remove all flies. Priority foundation 7-38-020 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and flies. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects inside light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 19, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects inside light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Apr 12, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2573733 4/5/23 not corrected #54-still observed outside garbage dumpster missing a lid and damaged lid on same on west side of building . Must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting.(priority 7-42-090)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

9. Apr 5, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in prep area not accessible during time of inspection. Instructed to remove rolling carts and hot holding units. Must have handwashing sink accessible at all times and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing cleanser available at handwashing sink in prep area during time of inspection. provide and Must maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-030 (c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision available at hand sink in prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation.#7-38-030(c). No Citation Issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2-1/2 pints cartons of milk at 48.2f .product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 5 live roaches crawling inside of hot holding unit , inside crevice of the wall underneath 2 compartment sink, on wall next to handsink and cabinet and crawling near bait box. Observed approximately 15 live ants underneath the radiator in dining area, and observed approximately 50 mice droppings on counter top under microwave, under radiator in dining room, scattered on floor at folding wall doors and on pallets near vending machine in dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate all pest activity. Priority Foundation Violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dried food debris on stove , rolling carts, hot holding units, and microwave,dead insects and debris from cabinets. Instructed to clean all said equipment located in prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide garbage can receptacle with lid inside of women's toilet room and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster missing a lid and damaged lid on same on east side of building and west side garbage over flowing above rim of dumpster. Must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged lower walls near east entry door located in dining area. Must repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects inside of light shields in prep and dining area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 29, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a dead insect in between the cabinets and refrigerator. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Oct 25, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Oct 6, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in the kitchen not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one out of three stalls of the toilets out of order due to not flushing properly in the womens washroom. Instructed to repair. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

13. Jan 3, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one out of three stalls inside the women's washroom with out of order signage on door. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

14. Jan 2, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap inside of the women's washroom. Facility provided soap during the inspection. Instructed to have soap inside of the women's washroom at all times. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer to take the temperature of foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one out of two urinals inside of the men's washroom not flushing. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles inside of the food prep area. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

15. May 15, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed one urinal in the mens washroom outside of the dining area not working; repair urinal. Also found low hot running water pressure at the handsink in mens washroom; must increase.

16. Feb 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed during inspection,serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of counter top cabinets of dirt,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint from the wall in dinning area near the patio door,instructed to remove peeling paint

17. Apr 7, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior cabinets under the counter top needs cleaning to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint on the wall next too the 2 compartment sink. Must remove and repaint.

18. May 29, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of cabinets in kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide a thermometer inside the refrigerator in kitchen area

19. Oct 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the cabinet interiors underneath and above all counter tops in kitchen area. Clean storage shelves inside all closets in dining room where needed. Remove coffee stains from 2 compartment sink in kitchen are.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and articles(in boiler room), dirt, and debris noted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls in kitchen,doors leading into kitchen area, exteriors of heat v3nts in dining room, and light shields in dining area(dirt and dead insects observed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak at faucet on 2 compartment sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored in closets inside dining room must be properly stored 6 inches off floor and away from the walls.

20. Jun 11, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in storage closet.

21. Aug 30, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN THE DINING AREA.