Did Mogadishu Restaurant Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Mogadishu Restaurant Inc. at 931 N Orleans St was inspected on Jan 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Mogadishu Restaurant Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE REAR JUST RIGHT OF THE CHEMICAL HOLDING SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTI

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

Mogadishu Restaurant Inc.

931 N Orleans St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 28, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 28, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE REAR JUST RIGHT OF THE CHEMICAL HOLDING SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN JUST LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 28, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 27, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2012	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	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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Mogadishu Restaurant Inc. — questions

Did Mogadishu Restaurant Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Mogadishu Restaurant Inc. at 931 N Orleans St was inspected on Jan 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Mogadishu Restaurant Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE REAR JUST RIGHT OF THE CHEMICAL HOLDING SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTI
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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