RestaurantLicence 2196595

Phodega

1924 W Division St, Chicago 60622

Latest verdictPassOct 5, 2026 · 8 days ago

Inspections9since Dec 14, 2023

Fail rate25.0%2 of 8 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above 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

Pass50%
Conditional25%
Fail25%

9 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

PassOct 5, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13--observed grease spills on exterior of fryers. Must clean and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11--observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
PassAug 24, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13--observed grease spills on exterior of fryers. Must clean and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11--observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11--observed several burnt out lights at ventilation hood. Must provide adequate lighting.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-202.11--observed lights at ventilation hood without protective shielding. Must provide a light cover on light bulbs.
FailAug 17, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed ribeye at improper cold holding temperature at 54.7f inside of prep cooler. Also observed the following tcs foods found at improper cold holding temperature such as head cheese, pork roll, cooked ribeye, liver pate ranging from 46-68f in prep cooler. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 40 lbs at a cost of $250.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed grease spills on exterior of fryers. Must clean and maintain.
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed to store all trash inside of receptacle with lid shut tight. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed 3 large openings in wall under 3-compartment sink on main dish washing area. Must properly seal to prevent entry points for pests.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed several burnt out lights at ventilation hood. Must provide adequate lighting.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed lights at ventilation hood without protective shielding. Must provide a light cover on light bulbs.
8. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from 1-15-2026, report #2629828. #37--observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods(rice). Instructed to provide. #58--observed city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed to provide valid documentation of allergen training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
No verdictAug 11, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalJan 15, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while time temperature control for safety, tcs, foods are stored, handled, prepared and served. Manager, nathan hoops, arrived on site at approxmately 12:40pm. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on site at all times during business hours while tcs foods are stored, handled, prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine with a build-up of black slime substance over ice cubes stored inside ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored in walk-in cooler, refrigerator and prep coolers in food containers uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or covers.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping/handling food without hair and/or beard restraints. Instructed to provide.
6. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container(s). Instructed to store properly between usage.
7. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed plates stored improperly in prep area; plates not inverted. Instructed to invert.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment, on storage area shelving and on the floor in the dish wash area. Instructed to remove.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed drainpipe leak underneath 3 compartment sink in the dish wash area. Instructed to repair.
10. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed missing/no covered receptacle in both all-gender washrooms. Instructed to provide cover.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed to provide valid documentation.
ConditionalApr 10, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods are prepared and served. The manager arrived approximately 30 minutes after inspection began. Instructed manager to ensure a city of Chicago food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard being utilized as shelving for items in basement. Instructed manager to remove cardboard.
3. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Observed inadequate supply of hot water on site. Hot water at hand washing sinks and 3 compartment sinks reached a maximum temperature of 88 f. Instructed manager to ensure hot water at hand washing sinks reaches a minimum temperature of 100 f and 110 f for all other sinks. Hot water restored before conclusion of inspection priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
PassMay 30, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed rear exit door with 1/4 inch gap. Instructed manager to seal gap.
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed utensil used to scoop rice stored directly in rice with handle touching rice. Instructed manager to ensure utensils are stored with handle facing upward or outside of food.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dust and debris build up around filters above the griddle. Instructed manager to clean.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.
PassDec 22, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in basement. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.
3. 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
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in the dish area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observe 1 burnt out light bulb in the main prep area. Instructed to replace
FailDec 14, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified manager from 11:55am to 12:20pm while tcs foods such as chicken were prepared. At 12:20pm certified manager jaime zuniga arrived on site. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in basement. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.
4. 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
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in the dish area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
6. 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.
7. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed grease trap at three-compartment sink not maintained, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued
8. 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.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observe 1 burnt out light bulb in the main prep area. Instructed to replace

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

558×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
567×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
434×
In-use utensils: properly stored
23×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
582×
Allergen training as required
412×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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 2196595 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.