83rd State Shell
8259 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Grocery Store ZIP 60619 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Jan 28, 2025
83rd State Shell was last inspected on January 28, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 28, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: Handwashing Signage NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.13: Drainboards NO DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD FOR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Certified food manager (cfm) with no chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid certificate. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide hand washing signs and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No drainboard for the 3-compartment sink for proper drying of multi-use utensils. Instructed to provide a drainboard for sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2371092 dated 5/27/2020 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct: #53-observed no covered receptacle (waste can) in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle. #57-observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed self-service coffee pot setup in main store lobby. Instructed to obtain a city of chicago food service certificate to prep and serve coffee with the addition of dairy products such as milk and cream. Informed person in charge to obtain and post a valid city of chicago original food service certificate and ensure a certified manager is on site whenever foods that need time and temperature control for safety (tcs foods) are prepared. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no designated person in charge at the time of inspection. The only employee on-site was the cashier who was not able to demonstrate food safety knowledge when asked questions during inspection.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. 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: No soap at lobby handsink
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towel at lobby handsink
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle (waste can) in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. 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: 2-101.11 observed self-service coffee pot setup in main store lobby. Instructed to obtain a city of chicago food service certificate to prep and serve coffee with the addition of dairy products such as milk and cream. Informed person in charge to obtain and post a valid city of chicago original food service certificate and ensure a certified manager is on site whenever foods that need time and temperature control for safety (tcs foods) are prepared. 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: 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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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No designated person in charge at the time of inspection. The only employee on-site was the cashier who was not able to demonstrate knowledge when asked questions during inspection.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. 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: 5-204.11 noted handsink needed in main lobby where self-service coffee prep station is and in the garage area where the 3-compartment warewashing sink is located. Must install and maintain both hand washing sinks with running hot/cold water. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report dated for 5/14/2020: (48) 4-302.14: observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority item due to previous noncompliance and must corrected in 2 business days. Priority violation #7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Refer to #59
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle (waste can) in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. 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: 2-101.11 observed self-service coffee pot setup in main store lobby. Instructed to obtain a city of chicago food service certificate to prep and serve coffee with the addition of dairy products such as milk and cream. Informed person in charge to obtain and post a valid city of chicago original food service certificate and ensure a certified manager is on site whenever foods that need time and temperature control for safety (tcs foods) are prepared. 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: 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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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical3 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: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. 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: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. 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: Noted handsink needed in main lobby where self-service coffee prep station is and in the garage area where the 3-compartment warewashing sink is located. Must install and maintain both hand washing sinks with running hot/cold water. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can) in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. 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: Observed self-service coffee pot setup in main store lobby. Instructed to obtain a city of chicago food service certificate to prep and serve coffee with the addition of dairy products such as milk and cream. Informed person in charge to obtain and post a valid city of chicago original food service certificate and ensure a certified manager is on site whenever foods that need time and temperature control for safety (tcs foods) are prepared. 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: 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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Pass
License · 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: Observed broken floor tile in front od beverage cooler. Instructed to repair.
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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 wall near register in need of repair, stained ceiling tiles in front of store. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in staff toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.