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Phodega

1924 W Division St, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 24, 2026

26

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 24, 2026

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11--OBSERVED 3 LARGE OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11--OBSERVED LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COVER ON LIGHT BULBS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 24, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2023CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 2, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 18, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2016ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 29, 2013LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2012LicenseFailRisk 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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Phodega — questions

Did Phodega pass its last health inspection?
Phodega at 1924 W Division St was inspected on Aug 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Phodega?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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