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Fooda @ Malcolm X College

Restaurant

1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

West Loop

Oct 19, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Mold found inside ice machines used for human consumption; facility lacked certified food manager on site.

Key Findings

  • Pink and black mold-like substance observed on interior panels above ice in machines at prep area and smoothie station.
  • No certified Chicago food manager with original certificate present while operating; one must be on site at all times during food preparation and service.
  • Handwashing sinks missing soap in rear dishwashing/prep area and burger station; manager restocked during inspection.
  • Handwashing sink in smoothie prep area blocked by stored cups and mop bucket, making it inaccessible; food handler observed without hair restraint in food prep areas.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE OF ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspection History

Fooda @ Malcolm X College has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 19, 2026.

Oct 19, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
May 18, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Oct 24, 2025Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

3 violations