Mama Delia & Bordel

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 17 inspections at Mama Delia & Bordel, the earliest from 2010. Mama Delia & Bordel was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

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
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS food Held at improper temperature, found a 20 lb container of beef stock held at 52.3f, stock placed in a tightly closed large tube stored in walk-in cooler from a day before. Instructed to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower, food discarded valued at $150.
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Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 44 F AND 50 F. ONE COOLER HAS MULTIPLE DOORS WITH 2 DOORS MEASURING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. NO FOOD PLACED IN COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINES. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE AN UP TO DATE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SWING DOORS SEPARATING THE DISH AREA FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK 3 STEPS AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE DOORS OR ADD SINK TO DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 10, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE IRREVERISIBLE MEASURING DEVICE OR TEST STRIPS TO TEMP THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BEANS AND PASTA REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE. ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY GOODS STORED IN WALK IN DRY STORAAGE AREA ON FLOOR. ALSO NOTED GLASSES AND MISCELLANIOUS ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 FT FROM FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND VENTS LOCATED IN WALKIN COOLER OVER FOOD STORAGE FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKET LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF ENTRANCE OF FRONT PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEMENT FLOOR LOCATED IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL NEAR FLOOR NEXT TO REAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND AT THE DISH WASHING SINK AT THE FAUCET/DISHWASHER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THAT IS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT (STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACKS, SINK, OVEN, ETC.).
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THAT IS STORED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT (STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACKS, SINK, OVEN, ETC.)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VARIOUS VACUUM PACKAGED AND MAP (MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING) PRODUCTS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER INCLUDING SHRIMP, CURED MEATS, MASHED POTATOES, ROOT VEGETABLES, SAUCES AND JUICES, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PROGRAM FOR VACUUM PACKAGING AND MAP PACKAGING MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. ALL FOODS PACKAGED WITH THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT WITH AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 100# AND VALUE OF $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND BASEMENT HALLWAY. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F-50F AND 52.3F;ALSO FOUND A WALK-IIN COOLER(INSTALLED OUTSIDE PATIO)AT AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN BOTH UNITS:CHICKEN,PORK,CHEESE ETC.AT 11:00am TECHNICIAN REPORTED ON PREMISES REPAIRED CAUSE ON BOTH UNITS. WALK-IN COOLER PRESENTLY MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.6F; AND PREP COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF40.1F AND 40 7F.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE OF BOTH AND ALL UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO UNITS:SALSA WITH DICED TOMATOES ETC AT TEMP OF 46.7F AND 52.7F; DATES FILLED WITH GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.3F; CROQUET WITH HAM AT TEMP OF 47.4F TO 48.9F; CROQUET WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 49.F TO 51.2F; CROQUET WITH CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 50.9F; MILK AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 46.7F; ROLLED PORK LOIN AT TEMP OF 50.3F; MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF.6F- 50.3 AND 51.7F; FRESH SCALLOPS AT TEMP OF 50.1F; FISH AT TEMP OF 51F; PARTIALLY COOKED FRIES AT TEMP OF 50.3F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54.5F;COOKED GREEN BEANS AT TEMP OF 51.8F; CREAM PIES IN GLASSES AT TEMP OF 46.7F;QUAIL EGGS AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 47.6F; GROUND PORK TEMP OF 50.7F; COOKED GROUND LAMB AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 50F; FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F.VARIOUS KIND OF CREAM SAUCE MADE ON SITE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 50.9F; PURED COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 50.8F; PUREED CREAM AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 150,VALUE 700. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH CHLORINE BY THE CHEFS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS AND WHEELS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KICHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACED WITH A LARGER NECK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, STOVE AND FLAT TOP DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER.
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May 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WASHBOWL AND TOILET IN RIGHT WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE/INVERT DISHES IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN UTILITY ROOM.
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Jul 19, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found Gaskets at the outside rear walk-in-cooler in poor repair,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Jul 12, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS WERE NOTED ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HEALTH INSPECTION SUMMARY DISPLAYED NOR POSTED FOR THE PUBLICS VIEW DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory must be posted.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found Gaskets at the outside rear walk-in-cooler in poor repair,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair water leak at pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and install backflow prevention device at the mop sink located in the basement closet.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers are needed,maintained inside all refrigeration units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipments must be properly stored,remove unnecessary articles from storage areas due to potential pest harborage.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.COOKING EQUIPMENTS,EATING UTENSILS IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AT BAR AREAS,BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING AND ATTACHED FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,WALLS ALL ALONG BAR AREAS,COOKING LINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB INSIDE REAR WALKIN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Delia & Bordel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Delia & Bordel on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama Delia & Bordel?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mama Delia & Bordel.

Has Mama Delia & Bordel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Delia & Bordel have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Delia & Bordel 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 Mama Delia & Bordel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Delia & Bordel is inspected roughly once per year on average.