Shawarma — Shawarma Inn

5523 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

SHAWARMA, located at 5523 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on June 9, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations concerning wiping cloths, non-food contact surfaces, and the general cleanliness of physical facilities. SHAWARMA has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across 26 scored visits.

26
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
47
Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
61
Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Jun 23, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 31, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 30, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Aug 9, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Aug 2, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
20
Apr 19, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 3, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 20, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Aug 20, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 13, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 27, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 17, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jun 9, 2025 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13--- NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. :
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-304.11---- INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)