Cooked?Chicago restaurant health inspection downgrades — August 17, 2026
Chicago restaurant inspection changes first received by Cooked during the week ending 2026-08-16: 20 downgrades. Official Chicago Department of Public Health records.
How to read this brief
20 downgrades
These are meaningful inspection records Cooked first received between August 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026. The authority may have performed an inspection earlier and published it later, so every restaurant below carries the inspection’s actual date.
An inspection is a dated official record, not a guarantee about every meal before or after it.
Ratings moved down 📉
Taquizas Don Rafa 2
3857 W 26Th St · Chicago 60623 · South Lawndale
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 13, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 9 total
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
- •Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Delicias Carbic Gourmet Llc
3420 W North Ave · Chicago 60647 · Humboldt Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 13, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
3 critical violations · 10 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc
1919 E 71St St · Chicago 60649 · Woodlawn
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 13, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
Taqueria 7 Hermanos
3755 S Kedzie Ave · Chicago 60632 · Brighton Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 13, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 8 total
- •Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
- •Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
- •Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
- •Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
- •Allergen Training As Required
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916-1920 W Chicago Ave · Chicago 60622 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
2 critical violations · 6 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- ⚠️Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destruction critical
- •Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
- •Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
14 Parish
1644 E 53Rd St · Chicago 60615 · Hyde Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 8 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Personal Cleanliness
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Allergen Training As Required
Jordyn's Soul Cafe
1160 W Grand Ave · Chicago 60642 · Near West Side
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 7 total
- •Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
- •Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Provare
1523-1527 W Chicago Ave · Chicago 60642 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 8 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Nakhil Palace Supermarket
6014-6016 W Irving Park Rd · Chicago 60634 · Portage Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 5 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Nafsi
7059 S South Shore Dr · Chicago 60649 · South Shore
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
2 critical violations · 9 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
- ⚠️Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Euro Homemade Bakery & Deli
2445-2447 N Harlem Ave · Chicago 60707 · Montclare
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 12, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 5 total
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Gopuff
1525 W Homer St · Chicago 60642 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 11, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 8 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Gus Bakery
901 S Cicero Ave · Chicago 60644 · West Garfield Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 11, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
3 critical violations · 9 total
- ⚠️Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
Nicky's Chinese Food
5231 S Woodlawn Ave · Chicago 60615 · Kenwood
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 10, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 4 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Personal Cleanliness
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Dominos Pizza
8357 S Cottage Grove Ave · Chicago 60619 · Chatham
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 10, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 1 total
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Subway
3129 W Armitage Ave · Chicago 60647 · Logan Square
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 10, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Pepes Restaurant
7026 W Archer Ave · Chicago 60638 · Clearing
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 10, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 2 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Mi Tierrita Colombia Chicago
5636 W Roosevelt Rd · Chicago 60644 · West Garfield Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 10, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 5 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
- •Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Red Pepper's Lounge
426 E 87Th St · Chicago 60619 · Chatham
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 7, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 4 total
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Allergen Training As Required
Morelia Supermarket
7300 N Western Ave · Chicago 60645 · West Ridge
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated August 7, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
- •Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Neighborhood and local-area movement 🗺️
These are places with at least two qualifying changes in the reporting period—not a claim that every restaurant in the area moved the same way.
Lake View
14 changes: 11 setbacks and 3 improvements
0 closures · 11 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 3 recoveries
Near West Side
12 changes: 8 setbacks and 4 improvements
0 closures · 8 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 4 recoveries
Near North Side
8 changes: 7 setbacks and 1 improvement
0 closures · 7 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 1 recovery
West Ridge
8 changes: 7 setbacks and 1 improvement
0 closures · 7 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 1 recovery
West Town
12 changes: 6 setbacks and 6 improvements
0 closures · 6 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 6 recoveries
Affected chains and same-name locations 📍
Only name groups with at least three operating Chicago locations and a qualifying change this period appear here. Counts describe each group’s current citywide record at publication; shared names do not always prove shared ownership.
Popeyes
21 clean · 6 mid · 0 cooked across 27 rated locations.
5 qualifying changes this period · 27 operating locations tracked
Subway
121 clean · 44 mid · 10 cooked across 175 rated locations.
3 qualifying changes this period · 175 operating locations tracked
Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins
48 clean · 11 mid · 2 cooked across 61 rated locations.
3 qualifying changes this period · 61 operating locations tracked
Panera Bread
8 clean · 5 mid · 1 cooked across 14 rated locations.
2 qualifying changes this period · 14 operating locations tracked
How Chicago’s result works
clean = Pass, mid = Pass w/ Conditions, cooked = Fail — Chicago’s official results.
Chicago does not use letter grades. Every inspection ends in one of three official results: Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail. Pass with Conditions means violations were found but corrected on the spot or under a deadline — the restaurant is open, with homework. A Fail means serious violations went uncorrected, and it usually brings a re-inspection within days. Chicago also flags “priority” violations, the ones most likely to actually make someone sick. Cooked reads Pass as clean, Pass with Conditions as mid, and Fail as cooked, and shows the itemized violations behind each result.
Corrections and updates
No corrections recorded. The facts above are the frozen publication snapshot; restaurant links show the current record.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked preserves the authority’s grade and adds clean / mid / cooked only as a comparison layer. Read the methodology → · Browse explainers and stories →