FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

WHOLE SALE MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WHOLE SALE MARKET 6355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago 60637 Grocery Store
November 14, 2025 Canvass License #3020522
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 14, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

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

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #11
MAJOR
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: 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.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #11
MAJOR
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: 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.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

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