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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Fooda @ Neiu

5500 N St Louis Ave

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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May 4, 2026

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED METERED FAUCET SHUTTING OFF QUICKLY ONCE ACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO ADJUST FAUCET TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.

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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.

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notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN PINK RESIDUE FROM THE EDGE OF PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE 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.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE GRILL AREA OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER FANS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, ETC.) THAT IS NO LONGER NECCESSARY TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE FACILTY.

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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

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