Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Halal Mandi House
6240 N California Ave
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8 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2026
Fail
16 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-602.11 MUST LABEL ALL SPICES TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH CONTENTS NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, ROTISSERIE OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND ADJACENT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.115 OBSERVED SOME LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS, AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER OPEN SPACE.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2642287 ON 9/3/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE CORNER BY THE HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND PREP COOLERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL HOUSE FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11 (A) OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s notes
3-602.11 MUST LABEL ALL SPICES TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH CONTENTS NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, ROTISSERIE OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND ADJACENT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.115 OBSERVED SOME LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS, AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER OPEN SPACE.
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 problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2642287 ON 9/3/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE CORNER BY THE HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND PREP COOLERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL HOUSE FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 61Other
Official wording
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11 (A) OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Sep 3, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE CORNER BY THE HOT WATER TANK, ALONG THE DOOR TRACKS IN FRONT OF THE PRAYER ROOM, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 21, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT FRONT OF PREMISES AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS.
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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 9, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
License
Apr 9, 2026
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD, UTENSIL RACKS OR TABLES INSTALLED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA TO ACCOMODATE ALL SOILED AND CLEANED ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND 2 DOOR FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
INSTALL A SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE ATTACHED FAUCET AND HOSE SPRAYER UNIT AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FULLY INSTALLED SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. MUST INSTALL THE DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR AND INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLAT TOP GRILL AND 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER, TANDOOR OVEN, ETC.) FROM THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER FILLED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITH ITEMS IN BLACK GARBAGE BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR INSTALL A SHIELDED LIGHT BULB.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
License
Mar 31, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source