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Mojo South Wacker

200 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Mojo South Wacker, the earliest from 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mojo South Wacker on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BOTTOM NOT CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
90
Oct 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HALF AND HALF, MILK, TURKEY HAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 53F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 15 LBS $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOLERS (2 STORED IN HALLWAY CLOSET) ON SITE TO HAVE FOOD DERBIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
58
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN STOREDN NEAR THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
82
Sep 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KITS AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTERS AND EXPRESSO MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
78
Jun 6, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL COVING. MUST INSTALL MISSING WALL COVING TO THE LEFT OF HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mojo South Wacker last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mojo South Wacker on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mojo South Wacker?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mojo South Wacker.

Has Mojo South Wacker's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mojo South Wacker have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mojo South Wacker 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 Mojo South Wacker inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mojo South Wacker is inspected about once every two years on average.

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