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Afro Taste Cuisine

June 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH BOTTLES OF CONDIMENTS AND YAM INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED PRODUCTS FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE HEATING UNIT/DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
code 43
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED A LARGE COOKING POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE WATER PRESSURE PER CODE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH RAT DROPPINGS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
code 56

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Compared with No Entry on June 2, 2026: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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