Midway Market
6031 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2026
Midway Market was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean under front serving counter in the ramen station by the cash register. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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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 employee health policy on premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted walk-in freezer not maintaining proper temperature (34f). Instructed not to use walk-in freezer until maintaining proper temperature of 0 f or below for frozen foods. Freezer tagged held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at faucet of 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floor in walk-in freezer of liquid waste.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Clean interior and exterior of shelves and compressor units under sandwich prep coolers and bases of coolers and freezers in sales 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: Clean floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas.
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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: Repair/seal wall in rear prep area near prep table and across from 3-compartment sink. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found twenty mouse droppings underneath the serving counter of cold food items in the prep area; instructed to clean area and remove droppings. Consult with smithereen technician regarding findings. Smithereen serviced restaurant this morning. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean shelf under serving counter and other storage shelves in the front serving area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Discard broken multi-use containers and lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of refrigeration units as needed.
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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: Must repair or replace damaged door on cabinet in lobby at microwave.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build up from compressor in small prep cooler.must clean walk in cooler shelves,pop sleeves,ice dispenser on soda machine.
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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 in walk in cooler & freezer and in prep area and floor drains.
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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 scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in lobby area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed the interior of bread cabinet,and exterior of 2 door freezer not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: Must detail clean the interior of the steam table. Must detail clean toilet in mens washroom.
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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 detail clean walls under rear prep table and next to rear hand sink and remove food debris. Also repair chipping paint from walls along side the rear hand sink and above the rear prep table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow device at the coffee machine and all equipement directly connected to the water supply. Must install a grease trap at the 3 compartment 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 detail clean floors in mop sink closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in mop sink closet.
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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.