Mama's African Restaurant/Chez Lisa Loboko

May 27, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings12
critical findings3

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 SINK BY FRONT FOOD DISPENSING COUNTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE PLUMBED HAND SINK OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT. HOT HOLDING UNIT CURRENTLY EMPTY, BUT SOILED. • 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 CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES FISH ,CHICKEN, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
code 2Priority
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 LABLES WITH CONTENTS NAME.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS, POTS, ETC. NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED AND PROTECTED.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS/DEEP GROOVES.MUST BE CLEAN AND SMOOTH.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS/FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, BAR ICE MAKER, ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS THROUGHOUT.
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, STORAGE AREAS, AND INSIDE SEATING BOOTHS. OLD EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE, EXCESSIVE POT AND PANS. MUST DECLUTTER/ REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT). ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

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

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-12-26 INSPECTION 2636663: #38 FOUND 7 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALLS INSIDE DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER COOLERS AND COUNTER AT KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 80 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT 9 SEATING BOOTHS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SURFACES.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on May 19, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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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