RestaurantLicence 2948034

Mombo Wings & Bubble Tea

6214 N Western Ave, Chicago 60659

Latest verdictConditionalSep 23, 2026 · 20 days ago

Inspections5since Dec 27, 2023

Fail rate20.0%1 of 5 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass60%
Conditional20%
Fail20%

5 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

ConditionalSep 23, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Observed rodent bait blocks stored on the floor behind the soda and the hot prep stove. Instructed that all rodent bait and poison shall be contained in a covered, tamper resistant bait station. Management instructed to remove all bait from all areas that is not stored properly. Priority violation 7-38-015. Citation issued.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed several dead roaches throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers
9. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared as it sits over a cold prep station.
12. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed 5 burnt out light bulb on the main prep line. Instructed to replace and maintain
FailSep 9, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found about 5 live roaches scattered through out dish room and prep area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
11. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed outside grease receptacle with heavy grease build up on the exterior wtih grease dripping on the ground. Instructed manager to maintain outside receptacles in such a manner that does not attract pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
13. +3 more
PassApr 7, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed slight build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  3-compartment sink loose from wall. Must reattach/recaulk 3-compartment sink to wall.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated food/dirt build up inside floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Must clean floor drain and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed accumulated food/grease build up on ventilation hood/filters. Must clean ventilation hood/filters and maintain.
PassNov 18, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the pizza prep. Must be smooth and cleanable surface.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Grease inside the deep fryers.clean and maintain
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floor inside the walk-in cooler with blood stains.instructed to clean and maintain.also elevate stock from floor
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Additional allergen training certificates is required on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
PassDec 27, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow prevention device for the ice machine near the walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device so that it may be serviced and maintained.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the employee toilet room and maintain it.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirty floor drain underneath three-compartment sink in the rear warewashing area ---also observed dirt buildup along walls throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor drain and along all walls throughout the rear prep area and maintain.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual who has a city of Chicago food service managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and keeps the certificate on site at all times.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
556×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
565×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
583×
Allergen training as required
372×
Food properly labeled; original container
382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2948034 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.