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MOTHER'S FIRST VENTURE LTD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Night club

MOTHER'S FIRST VENTURE LTD 26 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO 60610 NIGHT CLUB
October 1, 2025 Complaint License #24778
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: NOTED OPEN BAITS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL PEST CONTROL BAITS MUST BE INCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE BARS AND ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS AND OPEN BAITS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPEINGS ALONG WALL BASE TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE BARS AND ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS AND OPEN BAITS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPEINGS ALONG WALL BASE TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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