Flava Hut
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
47
Score
FLAVA HUT, LLC, located at 1141 S Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 13, 2026, receiving a score of 47. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and seven minor violations. Among the notable violations were issues related to adequate handwashing sinks, management knowledge and responsibilities, proper cooling methods, and equipment for temperature control.
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 13, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE WATER RANGED 85.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 73.8F AND AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT ON AND ABLE TO BE INSPECTED.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH 41F OR BEOW AND HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH 135F OR ABOVE. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FILTERS AND THE WALLS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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