Walmart
4626 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2245835
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. NOTED 1 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED ON WALL IN REAR OFFICE WITH PERSON NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLD UNITS ESPECIALLY TO GO UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM AROUND PIPES AND ON CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER FOR FROZEN GOODS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUCKBOARDS ON FLOOR IN BAKERY/DELI AREA BEHIND STORAGE RACK AND WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 122.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 80.2F. MANAGER USED SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND CONFIRMED THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS INADEQUEATLY SANITIZING. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SAID DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F (FINAL RINSE) AND A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF A MINNIMUM OF 165F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2588097 DATED 1/17/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 17, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 5, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BROKEN FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAGE WHICH READS CORRECT TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9/9/2021, REPORT #2529169 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 9, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 2, 2021 Canvass · Fail — 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 7-38-010
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND SANITIZING PROPERLY. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE 180.0F. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED- COS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 7, 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 THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE CAP MISSING FROM THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON TWO OF THE MOP SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAKING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST SHOW IDPH APPROVAL LETTER FOR THE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 1, 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 2 HOLES IN WALL, ABOVE THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM IN THE BAKERY AND PRODUCE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPAIR, SAID AREAS. ENSURE THAT ALL HOLES ARE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE MISSING CAP FIXTURE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED NEAR MEAT COOLER AREA. OBSERVED TWIST VALUE HANDLE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT (WASH AN RINSE) SINK, IN PRODUCE AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, NOT RETAINING WATER. IN ADDITION OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN SHIPPING AND RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, ABOVE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN DELI WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER, AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MILK STORED ON FLOOR IN MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ORGANIZE AREA AND STORE ALL INVENTORY 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 7, 2016 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 THE CEILING VENT IN THE BAKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, ISTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO FAN GUARD COOLERS.CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAKING AREA, AND CHICKEN COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 14, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT STOCK AREAS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS UPSIDE DOWN ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS AND LARGE MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS..
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN THAT MUST BE REMOVED. (OLD BULBS,BOXES,ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in deli cooler, must properly date food items in deli cooler.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving in meat department that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, in meat department, produce department, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning in meat department cooler, produce department cooler, deli department cooler, and dairy department cooler. Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler in meat department, produce department, and dairy department not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving/ pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in bsmt storage areas under pallets not clean, need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls /ceiling in dairy walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, display coolers throughout store not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 28, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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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.