Cali Mart
2800 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3082285
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 26, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RMEOVE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH NO LIGHT. NO LIGHT DUE TO POWER SHORTAGE, PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 16, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILWET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS NOT ON AND ABLE TO OPERATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 84.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO BOTH REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER UNITS MEET COMPLIANCE. REFRIGERATOR MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES (MILK, RAW CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED DOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RMEOVE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH NO LIGHT. NO LIGHT DUE TO POWER SHORTAGE, PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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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.