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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Shawar's Food Inc.

2600 E 87th St

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Feb 4, 2026

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, NO TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 OBSERVED AN UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED IF COFFEE MACHINE WILL BE IN USE, THEN THE MACHINE HAS TO BE STATIONED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OBSERVED AN UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND HOT DOG WARMER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

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