Did Ml Kitchen Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Ml Kitchen Inc. at 1138 W Taylor St was inspected on Feb 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Ml Kitchen Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED AFTER MULTIPLE CYCLES. UNIT NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 . REPAIR TECHNIC

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

Ml Kitchen Inc.

1138 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 2, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 2, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED AFTER MULTIPLE CYCLES. UNIT NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 . REPAIR TECHNICIAN ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED. UNIT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100PM OF CHLORINE.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AROUND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS, AND ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN AREA
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR PROOF OF SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 2, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2016	License	Not Ready	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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Ml Kitchen Inc. — questions

Did Ml Kitchen Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Ml Kitchen Inc. at 1138 W Taylor St was inspected on Feb 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Ml Kitchen Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED AFTER MULTIPLE CYCLES. UNIT NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 . REPAIR TECHNIC
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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