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Phoenix Restaurant

Restaurant

2129-2139 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Aug 4, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspectors found approximately 30 live roaches throughout the kitchen and 60 dead roaches in light fixtures.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 30 live roaches were scattered throughout the kitchen behind the cookline, under the sink, and near the dish machine.
  • The heat dish machine is not sanitizing properly, reaching only 128.8°F instead of required temperature; facility must repair it.
  • Approximately 60 dead roaches were found in light shields throughout the kitchen.
  • Food containers were stored directly on floors in walk-in cooler and freezer; items must be at least 6 inches above the floor.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA BEHIND COOKLINE (STEAMER UNIT), UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NEAR DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

ROACHES OBSERVED, APPROXIMATELY 60 DEAD, IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES, USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED.

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Inspection History

Phoenix Restaurant has had 18 inspections in the last 5 years with a 53% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Sep 29, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

2 violations
Jul 31, 2026Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations
Jul 31, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Jul 31, 2026Out of Business

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

Standout inspection
Jul 24, 2026Fail

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

10 violations
Jul 24, 2026Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jun 11, 2026Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Sep 2, 2025Pass

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 26, 2025Fail

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

14 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 3, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
May 29, 2024Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Standout inspection
May 22, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

16 violations
Sep 20, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Sep 12, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Oct 21, 2022Pass

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 11, 2022Pass

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

8 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 4, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations