License Re-Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Blove African Grocery Store LLC
3103 W Devon Ave
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3 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jul 31, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASH SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK IN WASHROOM WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS MUST BE ON AND FROZEN TO TOUCH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES WITH A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
NO COVERED TRASH RECETACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source