Flava Hut, LLC
1141 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 13, 2026
Flava Hut, LLC was last inspected on February 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
February 13, 2026 · License
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain records on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010, citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in the toilet room handwashing sink. The temperatures of the water ranged 85.3f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperature of refrigerator at 73.8f and an improper hot holding unit not on and able to be inspected.held for inspection tag has placed on units. Instructed cold holding units must reach 41f or beow and hot holding units must reach 135f or above. Please review comments for tag removal instructions. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom of the rear exit door with a small opening. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the pipe under the handwashing sink in the toilet room profusely leaking. 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: Observed clutter in the ventilation system storage closet. Instructed to declutter and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors under food prep tables, cooking equipment, and in the mop sink closet with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the filters and the walls of the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen for the certified food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must take course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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.