Majani Food Emporium
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Majani Food Emporium, the earliest from 2017. Majani Food Emporium was last inspected on Mar 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE SHELF NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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May 1, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND PREP COOLER WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND STANDING WATER. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER ON THE WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE POSTED WAS EXPIRED.
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Sep 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Jun 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE
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Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL BLACK MOUSE RUN FROM UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVING TO THE 2 -DOOR COOLER. NO DROPPINGS NOTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CATCH AND REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKING AREA VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 10, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND SOME FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. OBSERVED THE MOP SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND ON THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND OR COOKED.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13 OBSERVED TABLEWARE PRE-SET AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MOUTH PORTIONS OF UTENSILS IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 8, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA BY MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 19, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Majani Food Emporium last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Majani Food Emporium on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Majani Food Emporium?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Majani Food Emporium.
Has Majani Food Emporium's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Majani Food Emporium have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Majani Food Emporium 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 Majani Food Emporium inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Majani Food Emporium is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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