Did Shawarma Garden pass its last health inspection?

Shawarma Garden at 1951 W Division St was inspected on Jul 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Shawarma Garden?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Shawarma Garden

1951 W Division St, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 21, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 21, 2025

#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER (SALAD).
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 : OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 21, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2016	License	Pass	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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Shawarma Garden — questions

Did Shawarma Garden pass its last health inspection?: Shawarma Garden at 1951 W Division St was inspected on Jul 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Shawarma Garden?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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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