PASS Risk 3 (Low)

CAPONE'S LIQUOR & FOOD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CAPONE'S LIQUOR & FOOD 3678-3680 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Grocery Store
November 13, 2025 License License #3057135
2
Total Violations
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 13, 2025. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS USED TO ELEVATE CASED BEVERAGES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH DUNNAGE RACKS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT MAINTAINS BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND FACILITATES EASY CLEANING BENEATH EQUIPMENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS USED TO ELEVATE CASED BEVERAGES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH DUNNAGE RACKS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT MAINTAINS BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND FACILITATES EASY CLEANING BENEATH EQUIPMENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections