Chiki's
135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60612 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Mar 24, 2026
Chiki's was last inspected on March 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 24, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed the reach in cooler with an air temperature of 54f. Instructed to maintain the reach in cooler at 41f or below at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) no hot water provided at the 3-compartment sink and exposed hand washing sink (93f). Management instructed to provide hot water above 110f at the 3-compartment sink and above 100f at the exposed hand washing sink. Priority violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.12 license number must be on both sides of truck. Letters must be at least 2 inches in height license number 3026137. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the water leak behind the 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed potable water with no drain valave. Water system unable to flush every 24 hours. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation not issued
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler at 54 degrees air temp. Instructed to have reach in cooler at 41.0 degrees or below at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain 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: Stem thermometer on site in poor working condition. Instructed to obtain stem thermometer and to maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: License number must be on both sides of truck. Letters must be 2 inches in size license number 3026137 instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.