Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Menya Goku

2207 W Montrose Ave

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Menya Goku last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 21, 2025. 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?: 7 inspections on record, from Nov 3, 2023 to Nov 21, 2025.
Has Menya Goku ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 3, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Canvass

Nov 21, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 13, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 4, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 16, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source

Non-Inspection