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Madison Foods and Fish Market Inc.

3407 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

Grocery Store ZIP 60624 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Aug 19, 2025

Madison Foods and Fish Market Inc. was last inspected on August 19, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 19, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide thermometers for all cooling units on site to monitor internal temperature

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1/4 inches gap underneath both rear and basement doors leading to the dumpster area. Instructed rodent-proof both said doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors behind the display cooler near beverage dispensers and prep space with missing and broken tiles. Instructed to provide smooth and easily clean floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following items at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. They are as follows... Yogurt, 5 gallons sour cream, 5 lbs italian beef,15 lbs raw beef, 7 lbs crab legs. All food items temperatures ranged from 55-71f at this time. Instructed to hold all cold tcs @ 41f or below at all times and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. All items were voluntarily discarded due to the time of inspection. $250.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooling unit on premise at improper cold holding temperature during time of inspection. Noted temperature @ 69.4 while storing packaged tcs foods (italian beef, milk, sour cream, snow crab legs). Instructed to reapir unit to 41f or below as required. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. Unit tagged and held for inspection.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers for all cooling units on site to monitor internal temeprature.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 45 large rodent droppings inside 3 3-door cabinet underneath the unused beverage dispenser behind the display cooler. Noted 12 large droppings underneath frozen food cooling units and under chip racks. Instructed to remove all said droppings and clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inches gap underneath both rear and basement doors leaders to dumpster area. Instructed to rodent proof both said doors in order to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shelving units in all reach-in coolers as well as display cooler storing polish sausages, eggs, and produce with accumulated dirt and mold-like colored buildup throughout surfaces. Instructed to clean or replace. Noted all unused equipment (beverage dispenser, slushy machine prep tables used for storage in need of cleaning. Must provide and maintain all equipment on the premises.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash/dirt and food on floors throughout rear storage under equipment in front grocery and under shelving racks contaning sale items. Instructed to remove, clean 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 floors behind display cooler near beverage dispensers and prep space with missing and broken tiles. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanble floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy for employees. Must have all employees read and sign health policy according to law. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice and debris on floor of walk in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink in dushwashing area. Must 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: Observed miscellaneous items around cashier area. Must organize and remove all unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees in rear prep area serving nachos. Must complete food handlers training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.