chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Mendocino Farms

508 N Clark St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 12, 2025

2

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 12, 2025

  1. #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LOCATION.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENTN SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 12, 2025LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 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.

Other inspected places in 60654

Blue Plate Catering Offsite600 W Chicago AveTortoise Club350 N State StFire Bowl Hibachi Restaurant416 W Ontario StFire Bowl Hibachi Restaurant416 W Ontario StBian600 W Chicago AveSoul Vibez431 N Wells St

Mendocino Farms — questions

Did Mendocino Farms pass its last health inspection?
Mendocino Farms at 508 N Clark St was inspected on Aug 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Mendocino Farms?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH E
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.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60654