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Sultan's Market: health inspection history

2057 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Address
2057 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass w/ Conditions on Apr 2, 2026
License number
2031862
Latest inspection
Apr 2, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown
9 inspections, May 18, 2021 to Apr 2, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 31 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 2, 2026 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (PREP/DISH AREAS IN BASMENT) OR DISHWASHING 1 ST FLOOR ROOM WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HADNWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
  • 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED ON FRONT PREP SERVING LINE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERAURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS LENTIL SOUP @126.8F, 15 CHICKEN SOUP @102F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @ 135F OR HIGHER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT…
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD HELD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @50F AND 8 LBS FALAFEL MIX BOTH LOCATED IN 2 DOOR UNIT IN FRONT PREP, 2 LBS HARD BOILED EGGS @55F, 3 LBS COOKED MUSHROOMS @53F, LOCATED INSIDE SALAD BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.…
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMTER IN RIGHT SIDE OF SALAD BAR COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE RECEPTACLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ACCUMULATED WITH DUST AND DIRT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 5, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: No drain board provided for 3-comp sink, Instructed to install.

Dec 3, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE UPDATED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEEES OF EXPIRED CERTIFICATES.

Oct 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 16, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROX. 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT WASHROOM AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Oct 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK AND VANITY IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
  • 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2565220 ON 10/12/22: 38 - OBSERVED 16 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 12, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED 12 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE EAST SIDE DINING ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL AND STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY…
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER LINES WITH LOOSE INSULATION EXPOSED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WRAP ALL INSULATED WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND WINDOW SILL OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND WINDOW SILL.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NO WORKING LIGHT PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

May 18, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #3 AND 1ST FLOOR HUMMUS COOLER- FETA CHEESE AT 49.3 F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.0 F, CUT MELONS AT 49.0 F, HUMMUS AT 51.0 F, BABA GANUJ AT 50.0 F, CUT CUCUMBERS AT 50.0 F AND TAHINI SAUCE AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF…
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: FOUND REACH IN COOLER #3 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F AND 1ST FLOOR HUMMUS REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F, FOUND FETA, HUMMUS, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REACH IN COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 1ST FLOOR HUMMUS REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR SAID SINK.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.