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Quick Answers
When was Cynthia's Gumbo Express last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Dec 20, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Cynthia's Gumbo Express ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 20, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Canvass
Oct 1, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE CFMS ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 15, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 20, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.