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
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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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
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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
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.