Restaurant · Chicago, IL

His Grace African Food

1209 W 115th St

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was His Grace African Food last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 4, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 18, 2025 to Jun 4, 2026.
Has His Grace African Food ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 18, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE LARGE TWO BURNER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE REAR WALLS WITH DEAD BUGS AND SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 29, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jul 18, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOMS OR AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH DOORS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source