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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Artesian Food & Spirits

2432-2434 W 63rd St

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Artesian Food & Spirits last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 29, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Artesian Food & Spirits ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 29, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Canvass

Oct 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector’s Notes

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VAALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC ON SITE VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (NACHOS, BEEF) ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED STICKY FLY PAPER HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT USED FOR BREAD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LITTER AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM (CRATES, BOXES, TRASH). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, MAKING SURE ALL ITEMS ARE REMOVED OR STORED AT LEAST 6INCHES FROM FLOOR.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND VENTS IN RESTROOM COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

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