License Re-Inspection
Nov 6, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Pampamesa Kitchen Corp
2659 W North Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Pampamesa Kitchen Corp last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Nov 3, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026.
- Has Pampamesa Kitchen Corp ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 3, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsLicense
Nov 3, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. (*** SEE COMMENTS).
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND SIGNAGE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source