Almakrami Group
3857-3859 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60624 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3078262
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 2, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED LEAK ALONG SEAM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON DISPLAY SHELVES, INSIDE DISPLAY, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, SLICER, COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT) BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA, UNFINISHED FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WASHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WASHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-601.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND UNDER MEAT SLICER IN UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED LEAK ALONG SEAM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON DISPLAY SHELVES, INSIDE DISPLAY, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.113(B) OBSERVED NO LIDS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, SLICER, COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT) BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA, UNFINISHED FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WASHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WASHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE MECHANCIAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 7, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, ALONG DISPLAY COOLER IN UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA.OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS IN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON DISPLAY SHELVES, INSIDE DISPLAY, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA. OBSERVED TOILET NOTO FLUSING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA, UNFINISHED FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, SALES, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, SLICER, COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT) BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UNUSED MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE MECHANCIAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WASHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WASHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.