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J Freshmart

2411 S WALLACE ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

51cited violations
6serious tier
12inspections
32tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2690128
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025130
20233131
20213101
2020171
20193143

Inspections

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT PREP AREA USED FOR FRESH FISH WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT SHELVES IN BOTH COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH A BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB. (TWO OTHER SINKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE SAME AREA UNTIL REPAIRED).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING. THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING AND ALSO IN THE STORAGE AREAS. THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. THE WALL AND FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  2. Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT MEAT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED. TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Sep 22, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jul 31, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 24, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FISH PREP AREA UNCLEAN AND WITH DEEP GROOVES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOARDS.

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      FOUND OPEN BAIT ON A DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN A TRAY; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE. OPEN BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED TAMPER RESISTANT STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA ON THE WALL AND BOXES AND RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT AREAS OF THE STORE (UNDER SHELVES, ON SHELVES, BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ON THE SELLING FLOOR. 100 DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES FOR CUTTING FISH AND MEAT ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRACKS IN DOORS TO THE BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER ON THE SERVING SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED DOORS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BARRIER AT THE TABLE WHERE MEATS ARE BEING WRAPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BARRIER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RUSTY AND UNCLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND FISH TANKS, SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SINKS IN BUTCHER AREA WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  6. Dec 10, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Dec 9, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE ENTIRE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ONLY REACHED 80F AT ALL SAID SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS (AT LEAST 100F) AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AT LEAST 110F) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE RAW MEAT DELI AND UNDER THE FISH TANKS WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 OBSERVED DIMMED LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  8. Nov 2, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE IN THE RAW MEATS FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE RAW MEAT DELI AND UNDER THE FISH TANKS WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 OBSERVED DIMMED LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  9. Feb 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF WEST FISH PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      FOUND SHELLSTOCK WITHOUT TAG. SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS ( PREVIOUS 90 DAY ) MISSING DATE SOLD. MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      FOUND RAW, UNPACKAGED FISH (TU, CRAWFISH), FOUND LIVE FROGS, EEL, AND A VARIETY OF CLAMS STORED ON CRATES ON STORE ROOM FLOOR UNCOVERED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE. FISH MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED WHEN RETURNED 2/27/20 TO ISSUE CITATIONS AND TYPE REPORT.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND LIVE AND DEAD CRAWFISH STORED IN SELF - SERVICE CONTAINER. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISARD DEAD FISH AND NOT STORE LIVE AND DEAD FISH IN SAME CONTAINER AT ANYTIME.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LOCATED IN WOMENS RESTROOM UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED GARBAGE RECPTACLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2352903 "INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Dec 6, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  11. Dec 2, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT FRONT BUTCHER AREA AT BOTH SIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR SEAFOOD TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS; MUST PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED NO PROTECTION (LIDS) FOR FISH TANKS THAT EXTEND OUT ONTO THE SELLING FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE TOP OF THE TANK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  12. Nov 25, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (OWNER ON SITE) THAT HE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT FRONT BUTCHER AREA IN FRONT OF SCALES AND AT SIDES OF COLD HOLD UNITS FOR MEAT AND SEAFOOD OR AREAS LEADING TO THE BUTCHER AREA; MUST PROVIDE. AREAS MUST NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE CUSTOMER ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK FOR HOLDING UTENSILS BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS LOW AND THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS LOW; MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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.