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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Veta Grocery

7125 S State St

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Jun 30, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17// NOTED NO LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVED LID TO COVER RECEPTACLE.---- 6-501.19// NOTED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 24, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

License

Jun 8, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED "DELI MEATS AND CHEESE" AND 2 SLIDING DOOR COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 55 AND 60 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLERS TAGGED.

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 temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS RECEIVED AND SOLD ON SITE. 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 issues
notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM OR AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ON PREMISES.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVED LID TO COVER RECEPTACLE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PILED SCRAP WOOD, MATERIALS, TRASH AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA

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, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jun 5, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jun 2, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

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