Bockwinkel's
155 N HARBOR DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 44759
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 28, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 29, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate thermometer for display coolers, instructed to provide good working ones.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD SHELF IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY FROM FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PLACE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR, DARK BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND RUST ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOL ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 30, 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA LOCATED OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
dust build-up noted on fan cover and shelves in fresh meat walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
cracked Light shield at ceiling light fixture above 3-comp sink, instructed to replace.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
slow drainage at dish washing area hand sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE FRONT PRODUCE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND THE REAR CHEESE,JUICE ,BUTTER REACH-IN UNIT.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 7, 2014 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
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT WALLS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINAGE AND A MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3COMP SINK NOT DRAINING, WHEN RUNNING WATER AT AN ADJACENT HAND SINK, WATER BACKS UP INTO ALL 3COMP SINK TUBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A PARTITION BETWEEN RAW MEAT STORAGE SHELVES AND VEGETABLE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 22, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A PARTITION BETWEEN BEER CANS SHELVES AND RAW MEAT PREP COUNTER IN WALK-IN COOLER, THAT IS DURABLE NON-ABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN HAND SINK AT DELI STATION, MUST KEEP SINK CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHEVES AROUND 3 COMP SINK AND IN DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTEDE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.