Argyle Grocery, Inc
1131 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 3 (Low)
Out of business · as of Mar 12, 2026
Argyle Grocery, Inc was last inspected on March 12, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 12, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found no food handler training certificate on premises.must provide foodhandler training certificate due to washing and sanitizing coffee pots/utensils.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy/vomit spill kit. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit for 3 compartment sink.priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.
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: Found no backflow prevention device installed at waterlines for coffee machines at front of premises. Must provide where they can be serviced and located.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Must provide three stoppers for 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: Found clutter at rear storage/dishwashing areas. Must clean and sanitize areas.
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: Found no food handler training certificate on premises.must provide foodhandler training certificte due to washing and sanitizing coffee pots/utensils.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
5 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: Broke floor grease trap lid in dish room,instructed to replace. Raw wood swing door at front counter, surface is porous and unable to clean. Must provide a swing door that has a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.window ledge front area by the atm machine is covered with carpet which a foul odor comes from it,instructed to remove and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed bricks wrapped with aluminum foils under the coffee machine front serving area,instructed to remove bricks and provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material .
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Excess build-up inside the three chest freezers, instructed to remove and maintain. Vent cover inside the staff washroom has a build-up of dust instructed to clean and maintain
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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: Excess water on floor by the tree compartment sink in rear area,water comes from air condition unit, need to repair what cause standing water.found stock on g\floor throughout the premises, instructed to elevate stock 6" off the floor.remove crates and provide raised shelves.
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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: Missing tile at rear storage area,instructed to replace
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.