Charlie's
2941 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR PRE-PACKAGED RAW CHICKENS.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RAISE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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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.
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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,
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN / SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
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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.
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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.