1924 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Wicker ParkTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
40 lbs of meat spoiled after being stored at dangerous temperatures up to 68°F instead of 41°F or below.
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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OBSERVED RIBEYE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.7F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS HEAD CHEESE, PORK ROLL, COOKED RIBEYE, LIVER PATE RANGING FROM 46-68F IN PREP COOLER. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Phodega has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 70% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.
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