Pass

Halal Mandi House

6240 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 14, 2026

Halal Mandi House was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2642287 on 9/3/26 not corrected: 38 - observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 200 mouse droppings on the floor of the utility closet in the corner by the hot water tank, behind and under the front counter, and under the storage racks and prep coolers in the dry storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Also observed 2 live cockroaches under the 2-door prep cooler in the dry storage area. Also observed several house flies in the dining room area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 must label all spices taken out of their original container with contents name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 remove the fly strips hanging from the walls in the food prep area and dry storage areas.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed boxes of chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to elevate all food at least 6" off of the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the prep tables, interior of all prep coolers and freezers, deep fryer, stove, rotisserie oven and cooking equipment throughout the kitchen area. Clean the grease buildup on the pipes behind the cooking equipment and under and adjacent to the ventilation hood.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed some litter on the ground outside in the garbage dumpster area. Management instructed to maintain the area around the garbage dumpster 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 clean the floor throughout the food prep and storage areas, under the equipment, along walls and in the corners, and under the front counter open space.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal the walls in the food prep area, dry storage area and space under the front counter. Install ceiling tiles in the food prep area, washrooms and dry storage area where missing. Replace the broken door frame inside of the men's washroom door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11 (a) observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of the customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 80 mouse droppings on the floor of the utility closet in the corner by the hot water tank, along the door tracks in front of the prayer room, behind the front counter, and under the storage racks in the dry storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the prep tables and cooking equipment throughout the kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor throughout the food prep area, under the equipment, along walls and in the corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice at premises. Observed 40 mice droppings along walls at front of premises and by 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and remove all droppings.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. No Entry

    Short Form Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboard, utensil racks or tables installed at the dishwashing area to accomodate all soiled and cleaned items. Management instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the deep fryer and 2 door freezer and storage racks inside of the freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Install a spray nozzle for the attached faucet and hose sprayer unit at the left compartment of the 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no fully installed self-closing devices for both washroom doors. Must install the device on the men's washroom door and install a self-closing device on the women's washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all unused equipment (prep coolers/freezers, 3-compartment sink, flat top grill and 4 drawer prep cooler, tandoor oven, etc.) from the premises. Observed the unused walk-in cooler filled from floor to ceiling with items in black garbage bags. Management instructed to remove all unnecessary items and organize the interior of the walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the wall next to the oven with encrusted grease and food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an unshielded light bulb at the left side of the ventilation hood. Management instructed to provide a light shield or install a shielded light bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager with no allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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