2129-2139 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
ChinatownRequired before the city issues a business license.
Live roaches found in kitchen; mouse droppings discovered under bar.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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 PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND THREE LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA, FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
Phoenix Restaurant has had 18 inspections in the last 5 years with a 53% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.
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