Pass

S & S Shop 4 Less

118 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Grocery Store ZIP 60644 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Mar 4, 2025

S & S Shop 4 Less was last inspected on March 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 instructed to remove cardboard liner on sheling units containing flour, sugar etc. Surfaces should be smooth and easy to clean.

    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: 6-201.11 observed large hole in ceiling over cooling/freezing units with water dripping into large box located on south wall of grocery store. Instructed to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed chips scattered underneath chips racks in front of store. Instructed to remove food debris.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premise during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 35 large rodent droppings on floor in the following places, in middle wooden displays containing candy and clothing items, on shelves throughout grocery containing salad dressings/bbq sauces, on jelly fruits palletes directly next to cooling unit #1, on palletes near chip and beverage storage, in rear storage area on pallets near containing non-food items on shelving units in rear near exit where tshirts are stacked. Instructed to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      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 remove cardboard liner on sheling units containing flour, sugar etc. Surfaces should be smooth and easy to clean.

      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 large hole in ceiling over cooling/freezing units with water dripping into large box located on south wall of grocery store. Instructed to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chips scattered underneath chips racks in front of store. Instructed to remove food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN FRONT HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (SHEETS, DISH TOWELS(ETC)STORAGE SCATTERED ON FLOOR, MIDDLE CANDY AND CHOCOLATE DISPLAY SHELVES, UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS STORING (AIR HEADS, PICKLES,) BEHIND COOLING UNITS CONTAINING BEEF BURGERS AND FROZEN VEGETABLE, UNDER CHIP RACKS AND BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLERS IN FRONT OF STORE, BEHIND SHELVING IN OFFICE, ON METAL SHELVING UNITS STORING BOXES OF HOT CHEETOS/DORITOSIN AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR STORAGE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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 a live cat walking on premises throughout beverage display area during time of inspection. Instructed to remove. Priority foundation violation. #7-40-060. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored improperly on the floor of walk-in c in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving and store items 6 inches or more from floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk in freezer with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned bulb in rear storage and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving on right side of the store where large containers and dry goods are held, and in the rear of the facility. Instructed to paint or stain all raw wood to make easy to clean 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 the gasket seals of reach in freezer doors 4,6,7 and 8 with broken seals some with tape on them. Instructed to repair and maintain all in good working order.

      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 the floors in the walk in freezer with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • 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. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. 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 handwashing sign in rear men's washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside coolers. Instructed to provide easily readable thermometers inside coolers and maintain.

      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 gap underneath front entrance door of facility. Instructed to make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle inside women's washroom in rear of facility. Must provide and maintain for dispoal of sanitary items.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation inside women's washroom in rear of facility. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.