Highly Flavored Chicago

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 4, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 2, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed the exterior of the garbage cans with dirt debris located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt on all floors located in the facility. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one new hire without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide 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: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jun 24, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed a hand washing sink blocked with a bucket and cutting board being stored inside of the hand washing sink. Instructed to never block hand washing sinks, all hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision located at both hand washing sinks in the food prep area and the hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the front food prep area hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-303.11(a) observed facility has no adequate sanitizer on site and was washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink with only soap and hot water. Instructed facility must maintain adequate sanitizer on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Manager went to the store and bought bleach chlorine during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in the food prep area; observed about 10 lbs of cooked rice at 60f, observed about 15 lbs of raw chicken at 62f, observed about 3 lbs of cheese at 61f and observed about 10 lbs of milk at 59f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 25 rodent droppings in the furnace room. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected area and recommended contact pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints at the beginning of the inspection. Manager provided hair nets during the inspection.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths being stored on a cutting board attached to a prep cooler. Instructed to store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed the exterior of the garbage cans with dirt debris located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt on all floors located in the facility. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one new hire without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide 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: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jun 4, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Aug 23, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in floor, around pipe fittings, along walls and ceilings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Aug 13, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at rear hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at rear hand washing sink. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     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 80 mice droppings scattered on shelves behind front counter and inside fryer cabinets in prep area, on floor around water heater in washroom, on floor inside furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no contents inside pest control log book. Instructed manager to provide all information and contents inside log book. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, food debris, grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill, coolers, freezers. Instructe dmanager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide. And maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on top of outside grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in floor, around pipe fittings, along walls and ceilings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

     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 valid chicago food sanitation certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 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 food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 5, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations