Complaint
Sep 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Van Buren & Ashland Amoco
1600 W Van Buren St
Last inspected Sep 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Sep 22, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS.. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 28, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET FOR HOT SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE PEPSI FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE CHUTE.
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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source