Bockwinkel's
320 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Grocery Store ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 28, 2026
Bockwinkel's was last inspected on April 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 28, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 gap between front entrance doors sweeps. Instructed manager must rodent proof said doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: 4-202.15 observed can opener encrusted in food debris, instructed to clean and sanitize and or replace blade and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed damaged floor tiles in the prep/dish area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
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: 6-201.11 observed stained ceiling tiles at the prep area. Instructed to repair, replace the stained ceiling tiles.
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: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items on prep table in deli area to be improper: sliced tomato at 58.6f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3 lbs of products worth $18.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: NOTED FLY STRIP HANGING DIRECTLY IN PREP/DISH ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST REMOVE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
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: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 can opener encrusted in food debris, instructed to clean and sanitize and or replace blade and maintain.
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 water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 3rd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 2nd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. 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: Observed the interior of the display coolers with excessive food debris. Instructed to detail clean.
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 damaged floor tiles in the prep/dish area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
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 stained ceiling tiles at the prep area. Instructed to repair, replace the stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK (MIDDLE 2nd) BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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 evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection, live roach crawling on rear prep table near can opener, 2 live roaches on floor in hallway leading to receptacle area. Noted approximately 13 small and large black flies flying throughout rear prep on cardboard boxes, on prep tables, and flying throughout storage/ dishwashing area. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate activity on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all prep tables in rear with sliding drawers with excessive amounts of food debris as well as deli display case with excessive amounts of food residues on interior surfaces. Noted observed hood above bread oven with excessive food splatter. Instructed to remove and maintain free of said debris in order to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one of 3 handsinks located in deli prep in disrepair. Instructed to repiar and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed food debris on shelving racks on floors througout rear prep and dairy cooler near eggs. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical2 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: Observed no handwashing signage at hand sinks in deli and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed meat wrapping machine inside walk in cooler had meat debris build up underneath belt drives. Instructed manager to clean and 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: Observed food items stored on milk crates in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and south corner of the deli milk crates used to store cleaning soap. Instructed to use storage racks for storage and elevate everything at least six inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager with no allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to provide.
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
2 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: Found aout 15 live house flies in kitchen/ dish room. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Pest controls service recommended. Priority foundation viollation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to provide. Slow drainage for 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 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: Fly trap mounted above clean pot and pans and small dish washing machine, instructed to relocate a way from above clean utensils.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found 15 lbs of cooked ground beef in tomato sauce at 74.3f stored in walk-in cooler from a day before, instructed to cool down food properly and hold at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $20.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Mop buckets stored next to food shelves, instructed to keep a way.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Missing a light shield in deli display case, instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general2 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: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written policy and physical kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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: - must provide handwashing signage at at handwash sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: - must provide proper labels for date marking the preparation and consume by/discard date of all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: - observed "grab and go" food items offered for sale in the cooler by the deli without proper labeling. Must provide. Required label information has been provided to facility at this time.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 along the bottom/center 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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - must provide/designate a food prep sink for the front deli prep area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail clean and maintain.
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: - the designated person in charge, who is on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-012. No 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: - must provide food handler certificates for all food handler employees, and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 accumulated food debris on deli reach in coolers slide in/out door rails. Instructed manager to clean and maintain said coolers door rails.
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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: Observed food debris/dust build up on walls behind and around dishwash 3-compartment sinks. Must clean walls and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inoperable thermometr in deli cooler, instructed to provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Sanitizing bucket stored too close to meat slicers, instructed to keep away.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirments not met.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Womens wash room right side handwash bowl drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer not calibrated. Instructed manager to calibrate metal stem therometer for food handlers.
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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: Complete shelving in display area and walk-in coolers/freezers to properly store food items off floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize all food contact surfaces, display shelves, interior of refrigeration units and all heavy equipment of dust build-up and debris.
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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: Detail clean floors throughout display area, rear, walk-in coolers/freezers of debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide refrigeration thermometers in units where missing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter, construction equipment, unnecessary articles on premises organize and maintain.
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.