Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Whole Sale Market
6355 S Cottage Grove Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 14, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 11Food source and labeling
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FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED UNLABELED MEAT PRODUCTS (WHOLE CHICKEN AND VARIOUS BEEF PARTS) IN DAMAGED/INADEQUATE PACKAGING STORED INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER IN GROCERY. PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF VERIFYING THAT SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE PURCHASED FROM APPROVED SOURCE TO INCLUDE SUPPLIER NAME, INVOICES, BUYER SPECIFICATION, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCRDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL COST $1200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING C VIOALTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615192 ON 4/4/2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15OBSERVED THE FAR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. 51)5-203.13 NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES TO BE USED TO DISPOSE OF ANY WASTEWATER; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE. 56)6-304.11 THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 13, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
License
Apr 4, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FAR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES TO BE USED TO DISPOSE OF ANY WASTE WATER; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE.
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, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source