Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Shell

Name: Shell
Address: 5201 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

5201 N Western Ave

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 29, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED/CLEANED ITEMS THAT ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

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

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A GREASE TRAP. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES SERVING OPEN DRINKS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 24, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE WASHING COFFEE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND-WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C).

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.

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED/CLEANED ITEMS THAT ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

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

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A GREASE TRAP. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES SERVING OPEN DRINKS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

License

Dec 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 issues

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PREMISES TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE BASKETS ON THE BUNN COFFEE MAKER ON THE PREMISES. COFFEE MAKER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OR COFFEE MAKER IS REMOVED AND USES THE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED COFFEE MAKER ON THE PREMISES.

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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MISSING TOILET TANK TOP ON THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source