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520 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2977939
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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May 15, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.16: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11: OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.16: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP WHILE EMPLOYEE WASH DISHES (METAL CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING. SINK WAS SET UP AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BIN OF SUGAR USED TO REPLENISH SELF SERVICE COFFEE STATION IN AISLE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO PROTECT PRODUCT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOUR SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST SHELFIN THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ON OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER AT THE TOP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 23, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 7, 2024 License · 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS, SO THEY ARE BOTH SELF-CLOSING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.