Canvass
Jun 24, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Chitown Bodega
14 W Elm St
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The department’s records list this business as closed or out of business.
Out of Business
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Quick Answers
- When was Chitown Bodega last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 24, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Nov 15, 2023 to Jun 24, 2026.
- Has Chitown Bodega ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 15, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsLicense
Mar 6, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FACILITY REAR EXIT DOOR AND NORTHWEST SIDE WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND NORTHWEST SIDE WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR OF FACILITY.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source
License
Nov 15, 2023
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source