License Re-Inspection
Nov 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Lion's Beverage Depot
6601 S Halsted
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Quick Answers
- When was Lion's Beverage Depot last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Oct 22, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026.
- Has Lion's Beverage Depot ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 22, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Nov 3, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.11(B-E)// OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED SOUTHEAST CLOSET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 22, 2026
Fail
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 22, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN GROUND LEVEL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED SOUTHEAST CLOSET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NORTHEAST EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTED SEAL AT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN GROUND LEVEL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO 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
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT IN GROUND LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source