Canvass
Mar 30, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
B L Matters Food Market
3952 W Madison St
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Out of Business
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3 inspectionsLicense
Oct 3, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE REAR FACILITY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THAT THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 30, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source