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African Food Palace

8928 S Commercial Ave, Chicago 60617 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 22, 2026

3

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 22, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 22, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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African Food Palace — questions

Did African Food Palace pass its last health inspection?
African Food Palace at 8928 S Commercial Ave was inspected on Jun 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at African Food Palace?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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