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Frida Room

Restaurant

1454 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Nov 18, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Walk-in cooler ceiling and basement ice machine need cleaning to remove dust and debris buildup.

Key Findings

  • Walk-in cooler ceiling, walls, and fan cover have dust and debris accumulation; basement ice machine also needs cleaning.
  • Men's washroom door self-closing device is broken and must be repaired.
  • Storage area floors have debris and spills along wall bases and in corners requiring cleaning.
  • Walls around the dishwashing area are in poor condition with chipping paint and drywall damage that must be repaired to maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

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 #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING, WALL AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Violation code #53 — TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Frida Room has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 31, 2026.

Jul 31, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

1 violation
Jun 15, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 8, 2026Fail

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

6 violations
Nov 18, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Nov 14, 2025No Entry

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

Nov 5, 2024Pass

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

1 violation
Nov 6, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Oct 27, 2023Fail

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

7 violations
Jun 10, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 3, 2022Fail

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

8 violations