Conditional

Moonbowls

2464 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 4, 2026

Moonbowls was last inspected on June 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 4, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food at improper temperature: 15lbs of cooked fried chicken with a measured temp of 64.5f; 5lbs of raw shrimp with a measured temperature of 56.4f. Food discarded and denatured by employee and manager. 20 pounds total with a value of $200. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed equipment near the fryer and the table below the flat top grill to be heavily soiled and covered in burnt on debris and grease. Instructed manager to remove and maintain all equipment free of excessive grease and debris build up on sides

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls behind cooking equipment, on floors throughout prep areas, and on refrigeration equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all floors free of excessive grease and food debris.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in main prep area not accessible. Observed a large water pitcher in hand washing bowl. Hand washing sink must only be used to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee removed water pitcher from hand sink.

      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 OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND ALONG LEFT SIDE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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: 5-204.12 - observed no backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to locate backflow prevention device or provide for ice machine water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings scattered around outside garbage dumpster area. Must clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 - observed no backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to locate backflow prevention device or provide for ice machine water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment near the fryer and the table below the flat top grill to be heavily soiled and covered in burnt on debris and grease. Instructed manager to remove and maintain all equipment free of excessive grease and debris build up on sides.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to locate backflow prevention device or provide for ice machine water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the one compartment sink next to the 3 compartment sink to be leaking heavily from the broken spout when hot or cold water is turned on. Instructed manager to service and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside dumpster to be overflowing and lid completely open, as well as lid of grease container fully dislodged and interior of grease container visible. Instructed to replace/repair loose grease container lid and maintain all trash containers with a tight fitting lid and without overflowing trash. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy debris build up on the ground around the grease and trash containers, as well as boxes strewn around the containers, and build up of spillage on the ground below the trash. Instructed to maintain trash area free of excessive trash debris and spillage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and food debris build up below the cooking equipment on the north wall and food debris and trash build up below all tables and shelves in the kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to maintain all floors free of excessive grease and food debris build up.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one (1) of two (2) lights not functional in the exhaust hood over cooking equipment at time of inspection. Instructed manager to srevice and maintain all lights in good repair to provide adequate lighting in prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for one employee working on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all employees complete and maintain food handler training and all new employees complete within 30 days of hire.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager without proof of allergen training at time of inspection. Instructed manager to complete and maintain proof of allergen training, and maintain training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan and clean up kit for responding to vomit and diarrheal event on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with the required supplies for clean up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored properly hanging to dry at the utility service sink between use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor behind refrigeration units in the basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vent inside the unisex employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site from 06/02/2023, inspection report#2576729. New summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12-- noted in use utensils being improperly stored between use co-mingling in containers of water. Instructed to properly store utensils on or in a clean surface. Or at a hot water temperature above 135f.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- must provide smooth cleanable ceiling and walls throughout the basement box freezer, ice machine and dry food storage room in the basement. This includes food contact items such as to go food containers.

      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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site at this time during the re-inspection when foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13-- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from 4-24-23 report #2574805 #25-: 3-603.11--menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items such as fried egg that are raw or undercooked. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus and provide the consumer advisory statement.---#60-: 8-404.13(b:4)- previous core violation from 5-17-22 report #2555864 not corrected #39- 3-305.11: waste pipe above shelves in the storage area must be encased. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface or relocated shelves before use for dry food and disposable food containers. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12-- noted in use utensils being improperly stored between use co-mingling in containers of water at a water temperature of 87.6f. Instructed to properly store utensils on or in a clean surface. Or at a hot water temperature above 135f.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)-- noted some in use utensils with burnt plastic handles.----noted pot holder in extremely poor repair, burnt and torn. Must replace all.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-- must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving throughout.---4-601.11(b)---interior of the rear kitchen tall reach-in cooler and the basement box freezer with food debris, must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- must provide smooth cleanable ceiling and walls throughout the basement box freezer, ice machine and dry food storage room in the basement.----floors throughout under the three compartment sink with dirt and debris.----excessive dust on the ceiling throughout the kitchen at and ceiling vents. Must clean and maintain all.----missing ceiling tile in the kitchen above prep area. Must replace.-: 6-501.12-- noted excessive grease and dust accumulation on the hood filters. Must 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: No posted city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site or such a person on site during the inspection while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical10 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide a verified employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items such as fried egg that are raw or undercooked. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on both the printed and virtual menus and provide the consumer advisory statement. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Broken splash guard at the one compartment prep sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted in use utensils being improperly stored between use co-mingling in containers of water at a water temperature of 87.6f. Instructed to properly store utensils on or in a clean surface. Or at a hot water temperature above 135f.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted some in use utensils with burnt plastic handles.----noted pot holder in extremely poor repair, burnt and torn. Must replace all.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving throughout.----noted excessive grease accumulation on the underneath portion of the metal shelving on the cooks line. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the rear kitchen tall reach-in cooler and the basement box freezer with food debris, must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored properly hanging to dry at the utility service sink between use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted excessive grease and dust accumulation on the hood filters. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide smooth cleanable ceiling and walls throughout the basement box freezer, ice machine and dry food storage room in the basement.----floors throughout under the three compartment sink with dirt and debris.----excessive dust on the ceiling throughout the kitchen at and ceiling vents. Must clean and maintain all.----missing ceiling tile in the kitchen above prep area. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5-17-22 report #2555864 not corrected #39- 3-305.11: waste pipe above shelves in the storage area must be encased. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface or relocated shelves before use for dry food and disposable food containers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the above pending city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Summary report from 5-17-22 report #2555864 not posted in plain view of the establishments customers. Not found on premises. Todays summary report posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o): found no employee health policy/training on-site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: waste pipe above shelves in the storage area must be encased. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface or relocated shelves before use for dry food and disposable food containers.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on-site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. 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 procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook nor service is provided on-site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above shelves in the storage area must be encased. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface or relocated shelves before use for dry food and disposable food containers.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken self closing device at staff washroom instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No outside receptacles are provided on-site, as instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(b), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Hood above the cooking equipment with openings seams at metal sheets.instructed to repair cause smoothly and easily cleanable

      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: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate was posted nor provided on-site for the present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  11. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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