Aldi
3320 W Belmont AVE, Chicago, IL 60618
Grocery Store ZIP 60618 Risk 3 (Low)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 28, 2026
Aldi was last inspected on April 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 28, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure or supplies on premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide both. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed unoperable mechanical ventilation in the rear unisex washroom. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure or supplies on premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide both. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up inside box display ice cream freezer and the vegetable box freezer. Must remove ice and clean freezers.
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 dirt and debris on floor inside walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and rear food storage area, especially underneath pallets. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed unoperable mechanical ventilation in the rear unisex washroom. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2484580 on 02/5/2021. #38. Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom in the middle of the front entrance doors. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests. #53. Observed no covered receptacle in both unisex public/employee toliet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom in the middle of the front entrance doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food derbis and splash the interior walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in both unisex public/employee toliet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Must elevate items 6 inches off the floor inside the walk-in freezer at all times. Found frozen food items on the floor.
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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: Must clean light shields and ceiling vent covers at the ceiling in both restrooms to remove dust accumulation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken back flow prevention cap at the mop sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Must clean floor rear storage area,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all coolers,
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.