Mogadishu Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Mogadishu Restaurant Inc., located at 931 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 28, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, with notable observations regarding the absence of insects, rodents, and animals, as well as the cleanability and proper design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 19 scored inspections, Mogadishu Restaurant Inc. has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
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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 28, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Jan 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Feb 19, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
37
Oct 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
May 2, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 31, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 24, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE REAR JUST RIGHT OF THE CHEMICAL HOLDING SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN JUST LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Core (Minor)
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