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M.W. PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

M.W. PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE 809 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO 60653 Restaurant
October 6, 2026 Canvass License #2424044
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 6, 2026. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANTATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections