Michuu Ethiopian Restaurant
1023-1025 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 27, 2026
Michuu Ethiopian Restaurant was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
January 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the rear food dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted clogged hand wash sink (water not draining at all) at the kitchen food prep area.discussed with manager that all hand wash sinks must be maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the rear food dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted faucet of 2 compartment sink in poor repairs with water dripping from the main pipe faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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 clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment at the rear dry storage and dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide accurate and visible thermometer inside reach-in cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under and behind coolers in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general 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: 2-102.14(o) found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) .
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical3 general 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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) .
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in rear dining area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hot running water at 3 compartment sink (1023 w wilson side) wih a temperature of 100.0f. Instructed to fix. Instructed manager, must supply and maintain hot running water at minimum temperature of 110 f at 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal storage racks inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at mopsink faucet (in rear dishwashing area). Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.