Pass

Malcolm X College

1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 29, 2026

Malcolm X College was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed food handler at the omlet and the smoothie prep areas without a hair restraints. Instructed all food handler must wear hair restraints, while in the food prep area.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the rear dishwahsing/ prep area and the burger joint missing handwashing soap. Instructed all handwashing sinks must be equipped with handwashing soap at all times. Manager provided soap at all mentioned sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c), no citation issued

      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: Observed the handwashing sink in the smoothie prep area inaccessible. Found two rows of disposable cups stored inside sink basin and mop bucket in front of sink. Instructed to make all handwashing sinks accessible for handwashing. Manager removed items and made mentioned sink accessible at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), consolidated with above citation

      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: Observed pink and black mold-like substance on interior panel above the ice of ice machines in the rear prep area and at the smoothie station. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machines are used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler at the omlet and the smoothie prep areas without a hair restraints. Instructed all food handler must wear hair restraints, while in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • 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 with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean inside storage cabinets behind the self serving stations to remove spills and debris. Also clean the interior of the ice machine in the coffee shop prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls and floors inside the walk in coolers, floors in the prep stations along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few food handler certificate that had expired. Must renew and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.