Canvass
Jul 30, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
La Bodega Rios-Galleos
5900 W Montrose Ave
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 20, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PACKAGED SALSA AND GUACAMOLE FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS AND NET QUANTITY.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 DEAD HOUSE FLIES INSIDE OF DELI COOLER. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE.
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 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF DELI COOLER. DELI MEAT AND CHEESE WERE FOUND BETWEEN 46-48F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF DELI COOLER AT 49F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source