Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Migos Fine Foods

Name: Migos Fine Foods
Address: 5044 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL

5044 W Montrose Ave

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

May 13, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NO SPLASH GUARD IN PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRY STORAGE GOODS AND MIXER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 25, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE STORED IN THE UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER COVERED WITH CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS THROUGHOUT BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FRONT AREA ICE MACHINE (ICE MACHINE CHUTE EDGE) TO BE MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE, PLASTIC COATING IS FLAKING AND IS POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE EDGE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS CLUTTERED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND NEAR UTILITY SINK IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT FACILITATE CLEANING THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND ORGANIZE MAINTENANCE TOOLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING STORAGE AREAS 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

License

Mar 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE. 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source