African Food Palace
8928 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026
African Food Palace was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 22, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed handwashing signs are needed at the front and rear handwashing sinks and in the employee toilet room. 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 front entrance door with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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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: All handwashing sinks in need of handwashing signs. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers to be visible at all times. Instructed to install and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.