Sultan's Market
1738 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 26, 2026
Sultan's Market was last inspected on February 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
February 26, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk ingredient containers in front prep area are not labeled. Instructed to label containers with the name of the item stored inside and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door with a 1/4" gap underneath making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to make door rodent/insect proofed. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employee/food handler in food prep area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2616704, dated april 30, 2025, not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: #58. 2.102.13 observed no allergen training certificate for the city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed white bulk dry storage containers without a label with the product name. Instructed to provide for all dry storage containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one of two food handlers without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers (within 30 days of new hire).
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: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate for the city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs located in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the customer dining room windows open without a screen. Instructed to provide a screen whenever opening the customer dining room windows or keep customer dining room windows closed in order to protect from any pest entering the facility.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.