Hom Mali
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Hom Mali has been inspected 16 times since 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BEHIND THE COOKI LINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITHA HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND THE FOODS COOKED IN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPHAKIT JEENSOPA ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Feb 11, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS 2594329 INSPECTION REPORT. CORRECT BY DATE OF 08/09/2024 VIOLATION # 47 4-501.11, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO VIOLATION #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION DISPENSING INTO THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHES. CONTACT DISH MACHINE COMPANY TO HAVE SERVICED, DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL INSPECTED BY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SHELVING UNIT/WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER GASKET NEEDING REPAIRED, TAPED WITH GREY TAPE WITH RED WRITING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF RINSE SINK AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WEST SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT RINSE SINK AND AT WESTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR, THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR BASIN OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAG USED AS LINER OF BOX IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR USAGE DURING FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Aug 31, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Aug 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DROPPINGS AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ABOVE ICE CONTAINER NEAR HOT HOLDING RICE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Nov 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND SLICED BELL PEPPERS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F LOCATED IN THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS FOR A TOTAL OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Apr 13, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE TAPE BEING USED ON PREP COOLERS TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SUGAR & FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE TAPE BEING USED ON PREP COOLERS TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA OBSERVED BUCKETS AND STOOLS IN FRONT OF SINK AND BOXES ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT HAND WASHING SINK WILL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEPT HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED RICE, SOUP, BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSECT BABY COCKROACH INSIDE SOUP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION HOWEVER OBSERVED TWO LIVE SMALL COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND ON WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. ORKIN PEST CONTROL COMPANY LAST SERVICE DATED ON APRIL 24, 2020. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. (RICE, NOODLE, SOUPS ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION AT 95 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANUFACTURER STATES WASH SOLUTION SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 12, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 30, 2018
License
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, BETWEEN DISH AND AREA AND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RISING SINK DRAIN PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hom Mali last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hom Mali on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hom Mali?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Hom Mali.
Has Hom Mali's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hom Mali have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hom Mali means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hom Mali inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hom Mali is inspected around two times per year on average.
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