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Food 4 Less #570

(Also Known As: Food 4 Less)

112 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 1928152

39
Total Inspections
25
Passed
8
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2025 Inspection

August 21, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS IN CAKE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS TO PREVENT CRO...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2025 Inspection

August 14, 2025• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 10-15 HOUSE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY IN THE BACK PRODU...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2025 Inspection

May 6, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FIRST HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2025 Inspection

April 29, 2025• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOSEN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2024 Inspection

June 12, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN BAKERY.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2023 Inspection

July 18, 2023• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW INTERIOR THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2023 Inspection

January 20, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DELI MEAT COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2022 Inspection

January 20, 2022• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CITY OF...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2021 Inspection

September 20, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2020 Inspection

September 24, 2020• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR PAN...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2020 Inspection

February 25, 2020• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2019 Inspection

June 5, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE SINKS AROUND BOTH WASH BOWLS IN THE REAR MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INS...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2018 Inspection

June 14, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN DELI PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2017 Inspection

June 29, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN FOOD AISLES TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES (PASTA NOODLES, CEREAL, SUGAR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2017 Inspection

February 21, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN THE DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA: PREP TABLES, SINKS, GARBAGE CARTS, CABINET INTERIORS O...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2017 Inspection

February 14, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH OUTER ENTRY AN...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2016 Inspection

December 12, 2016• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH THE HOT AND COLD WATER SHUT OFF IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2016 Inspection

March 23, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2015 Inspection

December 22, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE FRESH MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND FROZEN GOODS DISPLAY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2015 Inspection

March 6, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN THE DELI SECTION CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COMPARTMENTS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2015 Inspection

January 29, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN THE DELINSECTION,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT ,INS...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2015 Inspection

January 22, 2015• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED I5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE REAR S...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 25, 2014 Inspection

November 25, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHROOM TISSUES FOUND ON FLOORS IN WOMEN WASHROOM: 1-MISSING TISSUE DISPENSER,AND 3-TISSUE DISPENSERS...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2014 Inspection

November 17, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.68 ROD...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2014 Inspection

April 24, 2014• Consultation• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOWEL DISPENSER IN MEAT PREP ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.ALSO REPAIR STORAGE CABINET IN ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2014 Inspection

April 14, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 18 STILL EXITS:REAR DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM,BOTTOM SIDES OF DOOR. REPAIRS MADE DURIN...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2014 Inspection

April 7, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2013 Inspection

June 4, 2013• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICERS IN DELI SECTION NEED CLEANING AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND HARDENING OF MEA...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2013 Inspection

March 7, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN DELI AND BAKERY PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2012 Inspection

December 20, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BULK FROSTING CONTAINERS.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2011 Inspection

November 17, 2011• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR ROASTED CHICKENS ON SALES FLOOR, CABINET UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTM...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2011 Inspection

July 29, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 21, 2011 Inspection

July 21, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 14 FLIES ON PREMISES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2010 Inspection

August 19, 2010• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2010 Inspection

May 10, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+6 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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