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Phoenix Restaurant

Restaurant

2129-2139 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jul 31, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Fryers and cooler shelves need cleaning; bathroom fixtures and walls need repairs.

Key Findings

  • Exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment have grease and food particle buildup; walk-in cooler shelves also need cleaning.
  • Women's restroom lacks covered receptacles for waste.
  • Men's restroom has loose wall tiles and a hole in the wall that need to be replaced and sealed.
  • Kitchen floors under cooking equipment have grease and food particle accumulation.

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:

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.

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

FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations