Nigerian Kitchen

September 14, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). • NOTED NO SOAP AT THE DISHWASHING HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: --OVER 15 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --OVER 50 ON THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD SRY STORAGE. --OVER 35 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • INADEQUATE SCREENING AT REAR DOOR, OPENINGS ARE TOO LARGE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. MUST INSTALL A SMALLER MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
code 47
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: NOTED BOTH TOILETS ON PREMISE NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CLOGGED AND NOT FLUSHING MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PLUMBER TO REPAIR SYSTEM TO PROPERLY FLUSH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED SOME FOOD BOXES, LITTER AND PACKAGES STORED ON THE GROUND BY THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTAIN GARBAGE INSIDE THE GARBAGE RECEPTABLE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN. • OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER IS ON DIRT. MUST MOVE CONTAINER TO CONCRETE PAD.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, REMOVE ALL LITTER, DEBRIS, ETC. • WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND AREAS OF POOR REPAIR IN FOOD PREP ARFEAS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. LARGE AMOUNT OF SOILED EXPANDING FOAM ON WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE EXPANDING FOAM AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT BY DINING ROOM HAND WASH SINK. MUST CLEAN. • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVE AND FLOORS. UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INCLUDING UNDER THE STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. • NOTED WATER SEEPING FROM THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FROM CEILING PIPE LEAKING WATER INTO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED 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
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.ALLERGEN CERTIFIECATE EXPIRED 03/04/2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 29, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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