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Mama's African Restaurant/Chez Lisa Loboko

May 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES FISH,CHICKEN.ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: FOUND READY TO EAT FISH INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 10 POUNDS OF UNLABELED READY TO EAT FISH.VALUE AT 50 DOLLARS.
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LABEL.(FISH,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 7 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALLS INSIDE DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS,POTS,ETC. NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
code 44
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND FOLLOWING AREAS CLUTTERED:KITCHEN AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE, EXCESSIVE POT AND PANS)MUST DECLUTTER/ REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on May 11, 2026: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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