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Hoosier Mama Pie Company

1616-1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 22, 2026

Hoosier Mama Pie Company was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

April 22, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

5 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach freezers units. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop stored improperly in the mop sink area. Instructed to store mop properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed missing light shields over bulbs/lighting throughout the basement. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed facility with no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty, at the time of inspection, with a valid certified food manager certificate, while food handlers are preparing time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods. Instructed facility that a certified food manager with a valid city of chicago original food service certificate must be on site during operating hours while tcs foods are prepared, cooked, served, and stored. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for certified food manager on duty. Instructed to provide documentation for all certified food service managers

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler topping off coffee drink(s) over the handwashing sink with excess coffee dripping into the handwashing sink at the frontline area. Instructed that handwashing sink(s) usage is strictly for handwashing only and must be accessible for handwashing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located near the rear of the facility with a build-up of black dirt/scum over the ice cubes stored below in ice bin. Instructed to remove ice then clean and sanitize the interior of the bin. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach freezers units. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused/unnecessary items throughout the basement area. Instructed to provide to discard unused/unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored improperly in the mop sink area. Instructed to store mop properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields over bulbs/lighting throughout the basement. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for certified food manager on duty. Instructed to provide documentation for all certified food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: vent in customers restroom not venting properly, Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove the unnecessary items and excessive clutter on the ground in the basement storage area. Management instructed to store all items at least 6" off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the stained frp board around the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen raw bacon thawing at room temperature in the food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the customer washroom and walls of the food prep and storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove the unnecessary items and excessive clutter on the ground in the basement storage area. Management instructed to store all items at least 6" off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the stained frp board around the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair chest freezer. The surface must be smooth and cleanable. Also noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand signage at the hand sink at the following areas: food prep and dish area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located near the toliet room with a build-up of black slime substance throughout the interior of the ice machine on and dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: prep handsink 68.2f, toliet room washbowl sink 59.4f, dish area handsink 59.6f and 3-compartment sink . Informed person in charge hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands through the retail food establishment. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Technician arrived on site to repair plumbing issue with the hot water, the water is now reading 100f at all hand sinks and 110f at the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and standing water in the bottom interior of the 2 door cooler located near the coffee station. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Spoons and spatulas stored in standing water container, instructed to keep in dipper well or keep in a dry clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certifed food service manager on site while preparing and serving tcs foods ( cream pies, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employoyee health policies on site for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. 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: No clean up procedure or neccesary items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain. 7-38-005. 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 the handsink in food prep area @80.8f during time of inspection. Instructed to provide hot water at minimum temperture of 100f at all times and maintain.priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink in use in prep area with chemical sanitizing solution reading at 0ppm during time of inspection. Must provide chemical sanitize at proper concentration of 200 ppm.priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed imporoper date marking on tcs food (bakery -cream and custard pie fillings,chopped leafy greens, veggies etc ) items in refrigertation units thru out facility.instructed to provide labels with discard date or use by date and maintain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted pies for sale in front 2 door refrigerator without ingredient labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of dry wiping cloth. Instructed to provide an ice scoop holder which remains clean and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive construction debris and bags in garbage area. Instructed to remove unneccsary items to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for all certified food managers. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the bottom shelves of the reach in freezer to remove spills and/or debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Noted the light burnt out in the rear dishwashing/prep area. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.