Shell
3201 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2068916
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LITTER ON SALES FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR MACHINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FACILITY NEARA FRONT REGISTERS AND REAR STOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 9, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS ON SHELVES. REPLACE SAME
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET ROOM WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN. INSTD TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 5, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. INSTD TO CEASE AND DESIST PREPARING AND SELLING COFFEE AND ICEE BEVERAGES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS ON SHELVES. REPLACE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. TOILET ROOM WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN. INSTD TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY ON THE INNER LIP, HAVE THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 2, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 18, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE OR PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN POP SLEEVES,FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING LOOSE IN WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OR HAVE WINDOW TO OPEN.MUST REMOVE PIZZA OVEN OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN .
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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.