Canvass
Jan 13, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Devon Shell
6346 N Clark St
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE WOODEN BEVERAGE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.110 THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE ARE LARGE MISCELLANEOUS CAR PARTS STACKED AGAINST THE OUTSIDE WALLS OF THE PREMISES AND AROUND AND UNDER THE MOBILE TRAILER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES AND BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOMS.
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 59Other
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2629206 ON 12/31/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE CARDBOARD BEVERAGE BOXES, ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOMS, BETWEEN THE FURNACE AND WALL IN THE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM, AND ON THE SHELVING BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINSG FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PREMISES INSPECTED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 7, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE BEVERAGE COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE TCS FOODS ARE STORED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE WOODEN BEVERAGE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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
THE FAUCET FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT FULLY EXTEND INTO THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET TO FULLY REACH ALL 3 SINK COMPARTMENTS.
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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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 WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE 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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ALONG THE FENCELINE OF THE PARKING LOT, AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND BENEATH THE MOBILE TRAILER OFFICE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MECHANIC GARAGE. THERE ARE LARGE MISCELLANEOUS CAR PARTS STACKED AGAINST THE OUTSIDE WALLS OF THE PREMISES AND AROUND AND UNDER THE MOBILE TRAILER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE RETAIL STORAGE SHELVES AND BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOMS.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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 issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2629206 ON 12/31/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM, ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOMS, BETWEEN THE FURNACE AND WALL IN THE BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM, IN THE POTATO CHIP BOXES ON THE SHELF OF THE RETAIL AREA, AND ON THE SHELVING BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINSG FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PREMISES INSPECTED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 31, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BELOW SHELVES IN THE REAR MECHANIC EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S) AND RECOMMENDED TO SEEK PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE CUPS STORED IN ORIGINAL BOX DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA (NEAR FURNACE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE CUPS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALL SEAL AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HANDWASHING SINK LEANING FROM WALL (BUT FUNCTIONAL). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK SEAL BETWEEN SINK AND WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL FIXTURES EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR SPILLAGE ADEQUATELY SEALED TO ADJOINING WALLS OR FIXTURES 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 31, 2025 · Original Source