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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Veta Deli & Food Market

3507 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

License

Oct 1, 2026

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7 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

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notedCode 10Handwashing

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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 38Pests

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1" INCH AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND ALL GROCERY DISPLAY STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 18, 2026

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0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

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