Did Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc. at 1127 W Thorndale Ave was inspected on Oct 28, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME W

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc.

1127 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago 60660 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 28, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 28, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT ON VENTILLATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 28, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2020	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2020	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2011	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc. — questions

Did Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc. at 1127 W Thorndale Ave was inspected on Oct 28, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Dynamic African Restaurant, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME W
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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