Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 6, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Summit Grocery Rogers Park, Inc
7300 N Rogers Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 27, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND OLD/TORN HANDWASHING SIGNS. MUST REPLACE/POST AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES AND INFESTATION. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED OVER 60 DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BY SODA/CHIP AREAS, 5 ALONG WALLS BY PREPARATION TABLES, AND 15 DROPPINGS BY CANNED FOOD SHELVING UNITS, AND 4 BY FRONT DOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
USING MILK AND SODA CRATES TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS.
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
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOT HOLDING UNIT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST PROVIDE.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SPACES: OLD FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, BOXES, ETC. MUST BE DECLUTTERED, CLEANED, AND ORGANIZED.
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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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-20-25 INSPECTION #2622502. OBSERVED DAMAGED, STAINED, AND CRACKED FLOOR AND CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA ABOVE HOT PREP EQUIPMENT AND IN GROCERY AREA UNDER REACH-IN FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST REPAIR.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 20, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TO LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA MISSING SHEILDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 25, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
In plain English
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH METAL EXPOSED(HOLES ON THE TOP OF THE UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE AT ONCE
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO PIPES UNDER THE OPEN COOLER UNIT IN CUSTOMERS SERVING AREA ARE LEAKING ON FLOOR.REPAIR ISSUES.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 18, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH METAL EXPOSED(HOLES ON THE TOP OF THE UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE AT ONCE
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 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED MILK STORED AT OPENED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: (7) 1/2 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK A TEMP OF:48.9F; (9) 1/2 GALLON 2% AT TEMP OF 45.8F; (3) 1/2 OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT TEMP OF 45.7F; (13) GALLONS OF 2% MILK AT TEMP OF 45.8F; AND (13) GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 48.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, ALL SEAL BROKEN,TO RETURN TO MILK COMPANY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.TAGGED ALL MILK GALLONS. VALUE 214 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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
In plain English
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE BROKEN POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. REMOVE,MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 24,2024.REPORT#2578937 #49)4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SHELVES OF OPEN REACH IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES. #55)-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING, BEHIND ALL COOLERS, IN THE DRY STORAGE MOP ROOM AND WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source