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When was Fooda @ Malcolm X College last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 24, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Fooda @ Malcolm X College ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 24, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 29, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT THE OMLET AND THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 19, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWAHSING/ PREP AREA AND THE BURGER JOINT MISSING HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL MENTIONED SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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 PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE OF ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 FOOD HANDLER AT THE OMLET AND THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 18, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 24, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE SELF SERVING STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE SHOP PREP AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS, FLOORS IN THE PREP STATIONS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
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 A FEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE THAT HAD EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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.