Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
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One Stop Food & Liquor Store
4301-4323 S Lake Park Ave
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8 inspectionsComplaint
Apr 10, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT STORE AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT COVERS FOR FANS IN BUTCHER AREA ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 13, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OUT C 10/14/2025 OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMTERS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR (FISH, SMOKED MEATS, FROZEN MEALS, BEEF, PRODUCE) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED PLUMBING IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
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
6-303.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS OF WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING
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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) OUT C 10/14/2025 OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMTERS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR (FISH, SMOKED MEATS, FROZEN MEALS, BEEF, PRODUCE) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED PLUMBING IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS OF WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
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, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 14, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INN (IN USE) BUTCHER MEAT DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN WAREWASHING AREA/REAR PREP ATTACHED TO MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OEPERATING FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. PIC PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION.
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @IMPROPER TEMEPRATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 85 GALLONNS OF VARIETY MILK AND CREAMERS, AND FLAVORED ICED COFFEE, APPROX 30 LBS YOGURT/COTTAGE CHEESES, 12 LBS FRESH CHEESE, APPROX 3O LBS VARIETY BAGGED, BRICK AND SLICED CHEESE. ALL SAID ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 49-51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41 OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME, TOTAL VALUE APPROX $500. 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
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLING UNIT CONTAINING DAIRY AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMAT3LY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE SPACE WHERE MEAT PACKAGING SUPPLIES ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS OF SAID SPACE AND IN BETWEEN PALLETS. NOTED DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LARGE BINS WITH WHEELS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PRODUCE/STORAGE FLYING THROUGHOUT, ON SURFACES OF WATERMELON BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. 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 insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MEAT PACAKAGING STYROFOAM STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLUMBING IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERING INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.
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
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS OF WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 9, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHNG SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN SALES AREAS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TROUGH AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 12, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHNG SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP RACKS, INSIDE KICKPLATES UNDER SNACK SHELVES, ON BOTTOM OF TORTILLA SHELVES, ON PALLETS UNDER RAMEN NOODLES IN SALES AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, DISPLAY SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN SALES AREAS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TROUGH AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source