RecordWell Data

Charlie's

2941 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

34cited violations
0serious tier
11inspections
5tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1441898
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024100
2023100
2020150
2019130
2017140
2016110
2015120
2014130
2013160
2012180
2010120

Inspections

  1. Dec 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Nov 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Feb 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR PRE-PACKAGED RAW CHICKENS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/SHIELDS ON THE SHARP EDGES OF THE SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL SINKS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO AND ENTRANCE TO THE OUT DOOR WALK-IN COOLER IE: GRILL, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  4. Apr 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSSARY ITEMS IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Aug 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WASH AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER AFTER ALL USES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST RAISE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COKE COLA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMTER INSIDE COOLER.

  6. Sep 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN BOTH LARGE ICE BOX FREEZERS INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.MUST PROVIDE.

  7. Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED/COVERED ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE.

  8. Jul 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL-NAME OF PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, ON PACKAGED PRODUCT OFFERED FOR SALE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FURNACE ROOM, AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND STORAGE AREAS,

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND UTILITY ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  9. Jun 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL-NAME OF THE PRODUCT,COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, ON BROCCOLI,GRAPES, CARROTS AND CORN PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHED GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FURNACE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE AND SODA CRATE BEING USED TO STORE STOCKS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      LEAKING ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK. FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH COLD CUTS AND YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  10. Jun 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SLICER, GRINDER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP/CUTTING TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CABINET UNDER HAND BOWL IN WASHROOM; ALSO TO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND INSICE UTILITY CLOSETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE THE THREADS OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND UTILITY ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  11. Sep 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN / SANITIZE REAR SLICER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED BY FRUIT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND OBSERVED REAR VENT COVERS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

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.