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Shell

6659 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County

52cited violations
0serious tier
7inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2689767
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252110
20204350
2019160

Inspections

  1. Mar 17, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      TRASH/DEBRIS FOUND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND PUMPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  2. Mar 10, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR MY REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR EMAILS OF SERVICE REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      TRASH/DEBRIS FOUND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND PUMPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2463848 DATED 12/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#47. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. -#48. MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. -#49. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER. -#53. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  3. Dec 16, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Violation Codes: 4-204.119 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  4. Dec 9, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  5. Jul 28, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

  6. Jul 22, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHIP DISPLAY RACK AND SHELVING UNIT BEHIND RACK.ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON BANANAS IN BOX AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS, CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM HAND SINK,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ON SALES FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION.NO WATER INSIDE OF TOILET BOWL TO FLUSH TOILET IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE AN OUTSIDE OF TOILET AND HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2345227 11/7/19 NOT CORRECTED # 49- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLER AND ON SELLING FLOOR. #55-CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTS. #55- MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED FOOD MARKINGS ON FLOOR FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.OBSERVED TORN FACE COVERING SIGNAGE ON FRONT DOOR.MUST REPLACE SIGN TO BE VISIBLE.EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS.

  7. Nov 7, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLER AND ON SELLING FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE BUILDING FOR REPAIRS BEING MADE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS SOON AS REPAIRS ARE MADE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN WASHROOM AND CEILING VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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.