Pershing Center
243 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
Grocery Store ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 12, 2025
Pershing Center was last inspected on August 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers for display coolers containing deli sandwiches, fresh chicken and smoked meat.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment stored on prep area with accumulated food debris on exterior and interior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mold like spots on walk in cooler walls . Instructed to remove , clean and sanitize said surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food manager .must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand sinks in toilet rooms and rear prep area at 66.4f-86.9f.must have at 100.0f. Must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign in toilet rooms. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Obserevd evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on railings of food storage racks and on floor under same.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service on or after 12/13/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debrsi build up on fan guard covers,pop sleeves in both walk in coolers,prep tables,unused equipment,cutting boards.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor in storage area,prep/dish washing.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in coolers,under display shelves,throughout prep/dish washing area,electrical room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light in walk in cooler
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (raw chicken,sausage,bagging ice).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards need cleaning at meat cutting area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors at rear storage area need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls at rear storage area need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter at rear storage area needs to be removed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted shelving in the display coolers dirty. Must clean to remove spills and debris. Also clean inside the storage cadinets under drink display counter to remove spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in coolers and freezer, rear storage area under shelving,along the wall base and in corners to remove debris and/or spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in the rear storage rooms. Must organize by elevation 6" off the floor and away from the walls to prevent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, under cabinets in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean all contact surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Drink dispensors in need of cleaning at nozzles. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors through out rear storage area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST USE PRE-WRAPPED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS AT COOLER CUSTOMER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST COMPLETE SEALING ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.FACILITIES PREP HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED/IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED SPOONS,FORKS IN OPEN CONTAINER/INVERTED.MUST USE PRE-WRAPPED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IN COOLER AT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA,OR MUST DISPLAY IN COVERED CONTAINER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUNG PIPES.MUST SEAL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA TOO CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE BOTH AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.