Cooked?Chicago restaurant health inspection downgrades — October 5, 2026
Chicago restaurant inspection changes first received by Cooked during the week ending 2026-10-04: 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 September 28, 2026 and October 4, 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 📉
China City
6940 S Ashland Ave · Chicago 60636 · West Englewood
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 2, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 2 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
La Torta Chilanga #2
5407 S Kedzie Ave · Chicago 60632 · Gage Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 1, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 7 total
- ⚠️Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulterated critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
Let's Taco
1149 W 69Th St. · Chicago 60621 · Englewood
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 1, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
3 critical violations · 7 total
- ⚠️Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties critical
- ⚠️Food Obtained From Approved Source critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Allergen Training As Required
Maxwell Street
244-246 S Cicero Ave · Chicago 60644 · West Garfield Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 30, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 7 total
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
Los Altos
1848 W 47Th St · Chicago 60609 · New City
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 30, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 4 total
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
Domino's
3336 N Harlem Ave · Chicago 60634 · Dunning
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 30, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 3 total
- ⚠️Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events critical
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
- •Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
Reggio's Pizza, Inc.
340 W 83Rd St · Chicago 60620 · Chatham
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 29, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 5 total
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Little Wok
3144 N Broadway · Chicago 60657 · Lake View
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 29, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
Family Dollar Store
100 W 95Th St · Chicago 60628 · Roseland
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 29, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 5 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- ⚠️Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events critical
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Lardon & The Union Taproom & The Meadowlark
2200-2202 N California Ave · Chicago 60647 · Logan Square
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 29, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
2 critical violations · 11 total
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
- •Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Personal Cleanliness
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
Little Caesar
3924 S Archer Ave · Chicago 60632 · Brighton Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 29, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
3 critical violations · 8 total
- ⚠️Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties critical
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Yates Liquor
8700 S Yates Blvd · Chicago 60617 · Calumet Heights
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 29, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 4 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
Lxg Midway Airport Hotel/Midway Bistro
7353 S Cicero Ave · Chicago 60629 · West Lawn
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 25, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 4 total
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Allergen Training As Required
Fat Johnnies Red Hots
7242 S Western Ave · Chicago 60636 · Chicago Lawn
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 25, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 7 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Personal Cleanliness
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Pete's Fresh Supermarket
2526 W Cermak Rd · Chicago 60608 · Lower West Side
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 24, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 8 total
- •Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade
3407 1/2 W Madison St · Chicago 60624 · East Garfield Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 24, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
3 critical violations · 13 total
- ⚠️Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties critical
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
El Original Chavas Tacos, Inc.
2333 W Grand Ave · Chicago 60612 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 23, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 6 total
- •Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
- •Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Personal Cleanliness
Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc
10318 S Halsted St · Chicago 60628 · Washington Heights
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 23, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
2 critical violations · 10 total
- ⚠️Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Personal Cleanliness
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Dorothy's Bakery
2318 N Clark St · Chicago 60614 · Lincoln Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 23, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 7 total
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
- •Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
Popeyes
1949 W Fullerton Ave · Chicago 60614 · Logan Square
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated September 23, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 4 total
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
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.
Edgewater
14 changes: 14 setbacks and 0 improvements
0 closures · 14 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 0 recoveries
Lincoln Park
16 changes: 10 setbacks and 6 improvements
0 closures · 10 downgrades · 1 reopening · 5 recoveries
Lake View
16 changes: 8 setbacks and 8 improvements
0 closures · 8 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 8 recoveries
Logan Square
13 changes: 6 setbacks and 7 improvements
0 closures · 6 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 7 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.
Subway
119 clean · 47 mid · 9 cooked across 175 rated locations.
6 qualifying changes this period · 175 operating locations tracked
Jewel Food Store
23 clean · 7 mid · 0 cooked across 30 rated locations.
2 qualifying changes this period · 30 operating locations tracked
Popeyes
21 clean · 6 mid · 0 cooked across 27 rated locations.
3 qualifying changes this period · 27 operating locations tracked
Panda Express
11 clean · 4 mid · 1 cooked across 16 rated locations.
2 qualifying changes this period · 16 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 →