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Eddie's Food & Liquor

9807 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery Store ZIP 60628 Risk 3 (Low)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 25, 2025

Eddie's Food & Liquor was last inspected on August 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical5 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

    Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies to respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the rear toilet room hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door opened without proper screening. Instructed to provide adequate screening for opened doors.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed soiled chip racks at the front customer service counter area. Instructed to replace.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter in the rear of the facility and the discontinued laundry mat side of the facility. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and organize the facility.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed numerous missing ceiling tiles in the rear area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Rear display cooler not maintaining proper temperature 51.8f. Instructed manager to repair. Cooler must maintain 40f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in rear display cooler at improper temperature ham 53.4f,polish 53.2f, bacon 52.1f, eggs 51.4f. Milk 51.2f, bologna 50.9f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 100lbs and $200 of product. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certiicate posted. Instructed manager to post valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove soiled cardboard on chip display shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace all damaged and missing floor tiles in prep, sales, and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all missing and damaged ceiling tiles in prep and sales areas. Clean light shields above hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak around drain under exposed sink. Repair leaking drainpipe under washbowl in washroom. Remove condensation line from 3-compartment sink. Install back flow device on utility sink. Provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in rear display cooler and metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures.

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Display shelves need cleaning of dust,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area,along wall base and corners

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace soiled cardboard trays on chip racks. Remove pop crates and provide adequate shelving for storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in furnace room. Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in sales and prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Repair self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under washbowl. Properly connect condensation waste line inside walk-in cooler. Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed manager to install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in prep area for proper hand washing. Instructed manager to cease and desist preparation of hot food, (hot dogs, polish, italian beef, nachos, etc) until exposed sink is installed. Critical violation 7-38-030 citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation certificate posted or manager on duty when cooked hot dogs(160.9f)prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace soiled cardboard trays on chip racks. Remove pop crates and provide adequate shelving for storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in sales and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in furnace room. Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in sales and prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Repair self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under washbowl. Properly connect condensation waste line inside walk-in cooler. Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all display shelves, coolers, freezers, sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in sales and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in all areas. Replace missing wall tiles in washroom. Seal openings around pipe fittings under washbowl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.