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Mintza

April 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings3

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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 SOAP AT HANDSINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND RAT DROPPINGS AT PREMISES INSIDE TOOL STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER DISH RACK.OBSERVED 35 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
code 44
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE SPILLAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND TOOL STORAGE ROOM EXCESSIVELY CLUTTERED.(OLD EQUIPMENT,PAINT,ETC.)MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
code 58

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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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