Moonflower
4359-4361 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 18, 2025
Moonflower was last inspected on June 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 18, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door of basement walk-in cooler primarily used to store beer. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on stroage shelves in the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 1 door prep cooler. Observed milk at 44f, yogurt at 44f, cream cheese at 45f, cheese at 46f and kimchi at 46f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee cutting vegetables without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present with their city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gaskets inside of the 2 door kitchen prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets. Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the dried-up grease build-up on grease trap box underneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at mop sink in basement.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize basement storage area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floor drain underneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink and detail clean interior of light shield water stained above refrigerator in kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing as required by osha.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.