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Artesian Food & Spirits

2432-2434 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Grocery Store ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 29, 2026

Artesian Food & Spirits was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No person in charge with sanitation manager training at time of inspection.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed sticky fly paper hanging from ceiling in rear prep and storage area. Instructed person in charge to remove.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cold hold unit used for bread storage with debris and build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed litter and clutter throughout rear storage room (crates, boxes, trash). Instructed to clean and organize, making sure all items are removed or stored at least 6inches from floor.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to replace all damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed fan covers in walk in cooler and vents in restroom covered in dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no vaalid city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on site. Instructed pic on site valid original certificate, as well as certified manager must be on site at all times tcs foods (nachos, beef) are prepared or served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with responsibility

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site. Must provide and maintain.

      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 vomit or diarrhea policy on site must provide

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook on site or proof of service instructed to provide updated pest control logbook. Must provide

      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: Cutting boards in need of resurfacing. Must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Garbage receptacle or contract must be provided in new name. Must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No employee food handler certificates on site must provide

      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 7 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.