MENYA GOKU.

Chicago Health Dept

2207 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

6 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

NOV 14
2024
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 16
2023
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

OCT 5
2022
PASS 3 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 30
2018
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE SORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

4-101.17- ALL RAW WOOD ON THE DINING AREA, WALLS, DOOR OF THE WASROOM, AND FRAME AEOUND THE DOORS MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19- MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE TOILET DOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING COURSE TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A TRAINING IN BASIC ALLERGEN AWARENESS PRINCIPLES WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 3 YEARS THEREAFTER.

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