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Hungry Mama's

1636 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Apr 8, 2025

Hungry Mama's was last inspected on April 8, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 8, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago certifed food manager certificate while time/temperature food including chicken is cooked and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of training for all certifed food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site in charge at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw chicken stored directly above ready to eat lettuce, lemons (used for lemonade) and soda pop. Do not store raw meat over ready to eat food. Raw meat was placed on the bottom shelf during inspection lemons and lettuce were discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5 lbs of cooked rice and beans left on the counter, covered and not part of the cooling process at an ambient air temperature of 77f. Observed 3 lbs of mashed potatoes on the counter not part of the cooling process at an ambient air temperature of 74.6f. Food weighed approximately 8 lbs and was valued at $20. Food was voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored in cloudy room temperature water with food debris floating in water. In use utensils should be stored within food product or in a clean dry location. Wash, rinse and sanitize utensils in between use and replace as needed.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak coming from grease trap. Abate leak and maintain grease trap at all times.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops need to be hung to dry after use.

      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 city of chicago certified food manager on site at time of inspection. Observed no original certificate posted while time temperature controlled foods including chicken and fish are served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide for all food employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of training for all certifed food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water sink fixtures in the facility are measured at 70f. Provide water of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: A consumer advisory is not provided for serving undercooked food. The facility must provide an asterisk symbol to each item that can be undercooked and next to the consumer advisory statement on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Drain stoppers at the three-compartment sink are missing/in a state of disrepair. Provide stoppers for the 3compartment sink to allow for proper wash, rinse, and sanitizer set up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Plumbing at 3compartment sink is slow draining---under the 3 compartment sink is leaking. The facility must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The restroom does not have a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Facility must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Holes/gap openings were found near ceilings near the back storage area. The facility must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and be non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Sink fixtures throughout the facility has a gap between wall that can easily be exposed to moisture and debris. The facility must provide caulk with sink fixtures adjacent to the wall to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood located at the 3compartment sink, back storage area near exit door, and mop sink. The facility must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and be non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.