Chicago
56
YOUR CALL

Mama Delia & Bordel

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Mixed record — 10 of 17 inspections passed

Inspections
17
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-11
Pass Rate
59%
3 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2017, 2012)
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Advertisement · 300×250
🧽
Sanitation serious 25×
🌡
Food Temperature critical
🔧
Facility Condition minor
🚰
Plumbing & Waste minor
🧼
Employee Hygiene critical
📦
Food Storage & Handling serious
🐀
Pest Activity critical
📋
Documentation & Training minor
📌
Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food Held at improper temperature, found a 20 lb container of beef stock held at 52.3f, stock placed in a tightly closed large tube stored in walk-in cooler from a day before. Instructed to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower, food discarded...

2024-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-09-12 Fail Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 44 F AND 50 F. ONE COOLER HAS MULTIPLE DOORS WITH 2 DOORS MEASURING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. NO FOOD PLACED IN COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO ...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINES. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE AN UP TO DATE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

2023-05-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SWING DOORS SEPARATING THE DISH AREA FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK 3 STEPS AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE DOORS OR ADD SINK TO DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2021-03-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BEANS AND PASTA REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE. ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND DRY GOODS STORED IN WALK IN DRY STORAAGE AREA ON FLOOR. ALSO NOTED GLASSES AND MISCELLANIOUS ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 FT FROM FLOOR.

serious Sanitation

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

FOUND VENTS LOCATED IN WALKIN COOLER OVER FOOD STORAGE FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKET LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF ENTRANCE OF FRONT PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE IRREVERISIBLE MEASURING DEVICE OR TEST STRIPS TO TEMP THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEMENT FLOOR LOCATED IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL NEAR FLOOR NEXT TO REAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2018-06-19 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND AT THE DISH WASHING SINK AT THE FAUCET/DISHWASHER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THAT IS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT (STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACKS, SINK, OVEN, ETC.).

2017-09-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VARIOUS VACUUM PACKAGED AND MAP (MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING) PRODUCTS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER INCLUDING SHRIM...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND BASEMENT HALLWAY. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THAT IS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT (STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACKS, SINK, OVEN, ETC.)

2016-06-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F-50F AND 52.3F;ALSO FOUND A WALK-IIN COOLER(INSTALLED OUTSIDE PATIO)AT AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN BOTH UNITS:CHICKEN,PORK,CHEESE ETC.AT 11:00am TECHN...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO UNITS:SALSA WITH DICED TOMATOES ETC AT TEMP OF 46.7F AND 52.7F; DATES FILLED WITH GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.3F; CROQUET WITH HAM AT TEMP OF 47.4F TO 48.9F; CROQUET WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 49...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS AND WHEELS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KICHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-09-24 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACED WITH A LARGER NECK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, STOVE AND FLAT TOP DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER.

2014-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WASHBOWL AND TOILET IN RIGHT WOMEN WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN STORAGE AREA.

2013-10-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROPERLY STORE/INVERT DISHES IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN UTILITY ROOM.

2012-07-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found Gaskets at the outside rear walk-in-cooler in poor repair,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

2012-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO HEALTH INSPECTION SUMMARY DISPLAYED NOR POSTED FOR THE PUBLICS VIEW DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Consumer advisory must be posted.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found Gaskets at the outside rear walk-in-cooler in poor repair,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Repair water leak at pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and install backflow prevention device at the mop sink located in the basement closet.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers are needed,maintained inside all refrigeration units.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipments must be properly stored,remove unnecessary articles from storage areas due to potential pest harborage.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

2010-06-23 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.COOKING EQUIPMENTS,EATING UTENSILS IN KITCHEN NOT PR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AT BAR AREAS,BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING AND ATTACHED FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,WALLS ALL ALONG BAR AREAS,COOKING LINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB INSIDE REAR WALKIN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

100
Mana Food Bar
100
Gaudi Coffee & Grill
74
Francesca'S Cafe
56
Gaoku Izakaya & Craft Drinks
38
Joey'S Shrimp House

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.