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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

F.R.S. 4047 Food Market

4047 W Madison St

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 1st REACH IN THE COOLER

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 issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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

4-602.13 MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ARE DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THAT ARE MOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT WINDOW.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 3, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 1st REACH IN COOLER.

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 issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE SINKS. ALSO NOTED THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE MOP SINK IS LOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING

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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE GARBAGE DUMPTER OVERLOADED WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED DEBRIS AND WEEDS AROUND THE DUMPSTER WHICH CREATE HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN LID CLOSED AND AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATAION 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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AAND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source

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