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PERSHING CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PERSHING CENTER 243 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
August 12, 2025 Canvass License #1493623
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR DISPLAY COOLERS CONTAINING DELI SANDWICHES, FRESH CHICKEN AND SMOKED MEAT.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE WAREHOUSE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE WAREHOUSE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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