Flava Hut

1141 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Flava Hut has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

License

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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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

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.

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

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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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.

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.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flava Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flava Hut on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Flava Hut?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flava Hut.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Flava Hut means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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