Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Pan Mahal

2353 W Devon Ave

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Pan Mahal last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 14, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Pan Mahal ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BEHIND BUSINESS SUCH AS BUCKETS, PALLETS, SHELVES ETC. OBSERVED UNUSEED CHEST ICE CREAM FREZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED CANDY MACHINE IN FRONT OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 16, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

License

Nov 14, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT-PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SERVICE SINK FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source