Masada
2204-2206 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2374411
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 13, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING (BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF BAR FLOOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Severity not stated
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May 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 6LBS. COOKED LEG OF LAMBS 53.2F-64.9F DATED 5/23/19,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 54.7F DATED 5/23/19.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.11LBS. $38.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR AND REPAIR CRACKED TILE IN 1ST FL. MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT MOPSINK AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT FAUCET OF SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAIRCASE HALLWAYS,BEVERAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN LOWER LEVEL BAR AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT ONE OF THE TWO HAND WASHING SINKS(RIGHT SIDE) IN WOMENS WASHROOM LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AT THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR REFRIGERATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN BLOOD STAINS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 26, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE LOWER LEVEL BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.