Mon Ami Gabi
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Mon Ami Gabi has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mon Ami Gabi is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OF REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTERED BASEMENT LIQUOR STROAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Oct 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (F: 3 & 4) OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR GLASSWARE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT USED DUE TO THE BAR NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. ON 10-14-22 UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.PRESENTLY 0PPM
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86
Sep 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR GLASSWARE. PRESENTLY UNIT IS NOT USED DUE TO THE BAR NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY POTS PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY), AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN POTS. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE PREP TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM, PROVIDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERIN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA WHILE FOOD WAS PREPARED. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED A PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK. FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPLACE
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Jul 14, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. AT MENTIONED AREA OBSERVED A SLICE MEAT, ICE CREAM MAKER ETC. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLE/RUST ON GREASE TRAP CONTAINER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS IN PREP,DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 17, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNIT ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BEEF STEW, ETC. STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL/DATE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT AND TIME AND/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH DATE AND COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATE AND COMMON NAME/DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE OR ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALLS IN WINE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING (PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, STAIN OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE RACK IN LIQUOR CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA CADDY AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL/OVEN IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT SAID AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MARITAIN.
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Nov 16, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE(FRYER,OVENS,GRILL, GRILL TABLE,)DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,COFFEE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL,GAP AT WALL & MISSING BASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEEES TOILETROOM.
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Nov 15, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .1.5 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 43.6F 11/14/16,4LBS. COOKED ONIONS 49.3F 11/8/16,1LB. GROUND BEEF 46.6F 11/14/16,7 OZ. SLICED TOMATOES 44.9F,1.2 LBS. WATERCRESS 44.4F.ALSO IN WALK IN COOLER 15LBS. COOKED LAMB SHANKS 46.0F-46.9F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.23.4LBS. $128.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE THAT HAS A PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT IS TOUCHING THE ICE ALSO BLACK BUILD UP AROUND EXTERIOR SHOOT ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE .OBSERVED INSULATION AND CAULKING IS LOOSE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,REPAIR CAULKING AND INSULATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE(FRYER,OVENS,GRILL, GRILL TABLE,)DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,COFFEE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL,GAP AT WALL & MISSING BASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEEES TOILETROOM
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED SAUCES 2LBS.MERLO SAUCE 52.1F,2LBS.BOULINAISSE SAUCE47.6F,5LBS.AUPOIVEI SAUCE 48.9F-50.0F IN REACH IN COOLER AND 5 GALLONS OF COOKED ONION SOUP 50.8F ALL DATED 6/20/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.50.5LBS.$380.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD SHELF IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER,STOVE & FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND COVER,ICE BIN AT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA & 3- COMP SINK AREA,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP SINK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS,3- COMP SINK AREA,WALLS IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON 3- COMP SINK.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1LB OF SALMON TO BE USED FOR TARTARE WITHIN REFRIGERATOR VALUED AT $7.OO AT 63.0F. SALMON WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON ALL REACH IN REFIRGERATORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: AOBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR EXIT RAMP LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE OFF OF DISH ROOM. OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER MAIN COOKING LINE VERY UNCLEAN AND SOILED. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER DISH WASHING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE SPRAYER IS LOCATED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEEDED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK IS GREATER THAN 25 FT AWAY AND NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE FOR DISHWASHERS.
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Nov 17, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN THE BASEMENT. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENMT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE HAND SCCOP ICE CREAM,
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May 19, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. FOUND RAW SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO IT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. AND MUST BE KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AFTER, COOKING THE SHELLFISH. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B2). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $70.00 AND TOTAL 4 LBS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. LID WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ALL OVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HER EMPLOYEE TO GO OUT AND CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE CO2,AND ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE SAME AREA ,BY THE ICE NACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD/VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK( ONE OUT OF TWO) SINK INSIDE THE WOMENS WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE AWELL DRAINING SINK.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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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. WALL CAULKING AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN.
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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 SHIELD END CAPS MISSING ON SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND HALLWAY TO WALK IN COOLER.
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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. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE FOOD PREP SLICER, LARGER FOOD PROCESSOR AND SORBET MAKER ARE BEING USED OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mon Ami Gabi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mon Ami Gabi on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mon Ami Gabi?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mon Ami Gabi.
Has Mon Ami Gabi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mon Ami Gabi have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mon Ami Gabi 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 Mon Ami Gabi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mon Ami Gabi is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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