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Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL

Shirley's Food Kitchen On Wheels

135 N Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVE GAP OF ~ 2 INCHES AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-2025.15 OBSERVE LEAK FROM A GRAY WATER TANK. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

License

Feb 24, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 25Food temperature

Official wording

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUE. MUST PROVIDE A STATEMENT AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-602.12 OBSERVED NO LICENSE NUMBER ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 INCH SIZE LETTERING ON EACH SIDE.

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 problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVE GAP OF ~ 2 INCHES AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14 OBSERVED QUARTERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION AND THE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE. MUST HAVE MATCHING SANITIZER AND STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-2025.15 OBSERVE LEAK FROM A GRAY WATER TANK. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

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