Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Lalich Delicatessen

Name: Lalich Delicatessen
Address: 4208 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

4208 W Lawrence Ave

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Aug 5, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 29Other

Official wording

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED CURED AND SMOKED MEATS AND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROVED HACCP PLAN. VACUUM SEALED FOODS TAGGED; VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 32Other

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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VACCUUM SEALED FOOD AND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SLICER 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 30, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 23, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 29Other

Official wording

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LOGBOOKS ON SITE INDICATING CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOGBOOKS AND MAINTAIN THEM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. 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 insects

notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584407 DATED 10/31/2023: #51 " FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 31, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source