Anthony Supermarket
3557 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Grocery/Taqueria ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 20, 2025
Anthony Supermarket was last inspected on November 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
November 20, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensil stored in container with food item in cold hold display case. Instructed the person in charge to properly store between-use utensils in sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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: Observed milk crates used as shelving in storage area. Near 3-compartment sink. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor. Shelving must be nonporous, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored in water. Instructed the person in charge to properly store between-use utensils in sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sinks not labeled designating compartments for wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed person in charge to properly label the sink and maintain it.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed pipe leaking below three-compartment sink (compartment close to door). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2582148 not corrected: #58-missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of flat top gril and surface underneath not clean, grease/debris. Intd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sign at front handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found staff preparing food without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes during storage, maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to dry, maintain.
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: Found accumulated food debris on floor under flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: One employee missing food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5/13/19 report 2288733 not corrected. Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See 60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general1 paperwork 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 site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
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 vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper dates on prepped tcs foods inside coolers. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside the freezer in the rear of prep. Must remove ice build up, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED/COOLED BEEF 147*F, TAMALES 155*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Observed a 2 compartment sink only, inadequate dish washing facilities. Instructed to provide 3 compartment sink large enough to submerge the largest piece of equipment, drain board, and grease trap.serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed fresh masa from el milagro in a grocery bag, instructed to provide proper food grade container or food grade bag,ie. Baggie/zip loc etc.
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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 2,and 3 door cooler interior not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph foodhandler, instructed to provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Provide a self-closing device for washroom door so that it closes by itself.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: An internal thermometer needed for freezer; provide.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.