Pass

Food Town

4401 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60640

Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 20, 2026

Food Town was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Noted foil paper used to line shelves inside the cabinets at the basement food dry storage. Instructed to clean and remove all foil paper to prevent hiding places for pest.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink at the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter on floor and underneath stair ways at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Noted employees at work with no food handler certificates. Instructed management that all employees are required to have the food handler certificates on site at all times and one month (30 days) grace period for new hires.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted shelves lined with foil paper and taped with duck tape. Instructed to clean and remove all foil paper and duck tape to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tile at the dish washing area and front food display floor. Instructed to clean and/or replace tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear dish washing area and basement food dry storage area underneath pallets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing light bulp above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repace light with a shatterproof shielding.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.12 unable to locate grease trap for establishment’s utensil washing sink (3 compartment sink) . Instructed to provide location or install grease trap.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 additional cleaning of floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found one certified food manager without allergen training certificate. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must have allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of front entrance door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink and a handsink in rear prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to cean kitchen hood and filters with dust and grease accumulation above cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck with heavy leak at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap for establishment’s utensil washing sink (3 compartment sink) . Instructed to provide location or install grease trap.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken self closing device at employee washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with excessive dust accumulation inside employee washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning of floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found one certified food manager without allergen training certificate. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must have allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in reach-in cooler the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished wood on the shelving in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to finish the wood on the shelving units so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units and maintain. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panel in the rear prep area. Also observed multiple holes in ceiling in throughout the basement. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling tile and smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize basement and keep items elveated off of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build-up on floors throughout all prep and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors throughout prep and basement areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  6. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Need to label food inside coolers with common name,once is removed from original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Bottom of front door with a 1/4" to 1/2" gap.repair issue to minimize pest entry

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device was provided at the mop sink at the rear area by the three-compartment sink. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Staff washroom door not self closing.need to provide a self-closing device at said door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall at west area behind cooler system not easily cleanable. Repair issue to a easily cleanable material, also bottom part of walls in basement storage area.repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler training certificate is required on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at rear hand wash sink of the dish washing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at hand wash sinks of rear dish washing area and basement food prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no splash guard between front prep area where sandwiches are made and exposed hand sink at the front prep counter.also at the basement food prep area between the prep counter and the hand wash sink. Must install a washable splash guard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the shelves inside the dairy display counter with standing water,moldy substance and dirt.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no one compartment sink at the basement food prep/ storage area.noted express grill machine and meat grinder plugged to the electrical socket at the prep counter, noted a hand wash sink and a working residential stove also at same area. Instructed to install a one compartment sink at the basement prep area or remove equipment.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear dish washing area. Must also elevate shelves 6" off the floor and 6' away from the wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken, beef, sandwiches etc.) were served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: All employees must have health policy and verification employees have been informed of their responsibility to report illnesses or symptoms. Must provide proper documentation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap at 3 compartment sink. Must install grease trap must install grease trap or provide proper documentation that grease trap is located in walkway behind building is connected to 3 compartment sink and regularly maintained such as an invoice from a grease disposal or cleanout company.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handlers training must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: All employees must have health policy and verification employees have been informed of their responsibility to report illnesses or symptoms. Must provide proper documentation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand wash sink in basement food prep area with stove, prep sink, etc. Must install a hand wash sink, supplied with hot and cold running water, and stocked with hand soap and disposable towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap at 3 compartment sink. Must install grease trap must install grease trap or provide proper documentation that grease trap is located in walkway behind building is connected to 3 compartment sink and regularly maintained such as an invoice from a grease disposal or cleanout company.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handlers training must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy and no verification employees have been informed of their responsibility to report illnesses or symptoms. Must provide proper documentation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand wash sink in basement food prep area with stove, prep sink, slicer etc. Must install a hand wash sink, supplied with hot and cold running water, and stocked with hand soap and disposable towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device visible for cappaccino machine. Must install a back flow prevention device on the water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap at 3 compartment sink. Must install grease trap.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Fan filter above basement oven is covered in dust and not pulling air. Ventilation not working properly. Must clean filter and have exhaust fan working properly.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs in basement and rear storage/utensil washing area need light shields to protect utensils, beverages and dry storage. Install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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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.