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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Foster Foods

3448 W Foster Ave

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Aug 21, 2026

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL 3 REFRIGERATION 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 issues
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK TERMINATING ABOVE THE SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE-ROUTE THE SHUT OFF VALVE DRAIN PIPE FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER TO THE MOP SINK OR A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED AT THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source

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