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IMA'S

5033 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60630

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-01-28; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-01-28), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-01-28: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
  • Critical: CHI-21 — PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 79-120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOOD IS HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 2 POUND OF COOKED RICE, 8 POUNDS OF PORK PASTRY, 5 POUNDS COOKED NOODLES, AND 5 POUNDS COOKED VEGETABLES ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED PASTRIES WITH STICKY RICE SOLD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (67F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 250 POUNDS STICKY RICE PASTRIES ($1500) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE OVEN AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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