JUL 9
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE MOMO WORLD.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
727 W MAXWELL ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACK, STEAMER UNIT AND MICROWAVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL THE CORNER SEAMS OF THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
"OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH THE ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING FRYER AND STOVE AS WELL AS HEAVY GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. ALSO OBSERVED WERE INCOMPLETE SUPPLIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD ON THE COOK'S LINE WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, MICROWAVE, ETC) AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11--MUST REPAIR SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA USED BY CUSTOMERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
AUG 312022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2022
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING BELOW LAST COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND STOVE AS WELL AS HEAVY GREASE INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA USED BY CUSTOMERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD (MIDDLE). MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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JAN 52021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED 1 OF 2 PREP HANDSINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING OF FOOD NAME WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON STOVE TOP AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS.
FEB 192020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, GRILL, STOVE AND COOKING BURNER) TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OWNER STATES HE ORDERED A NEW ONE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.
APR 92019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 9
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42019FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2019
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL AND HAVE FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. No CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN COLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY.
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