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Phodega

Restaurant

1924 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Oct 5, 2026 โ€” Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Large wall openings near dish washing area could let pests into the kitchen.

Key Findings

  • Grease buildup on the exterior of fryers needs cleaning and regular maintenance.
  • Food debris found on floors beneath cooking equipment must be cleaned.
  • Three large openings in the wall under the dish washing sink must be sealed to prevent pest entry.

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 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-201.11--OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection History

Phodega has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 70% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.

Oct 5, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
Aug 24, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Aug 17, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations