His Grace African Food
1223-1225 W 115th, Chicago, IL 60643
Grocery Store ZIP 60643 Risk 2 (Medium)
No Entry · as of Oct 9, 2025
His Grace African Food was last inspected on October 9, 2025 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 9, 2025 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
-
Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no shelving inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep, sales and storage areas. Observed missing outlet and light switch covers along walls. Instructed manager to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inaequate lighting in rear hallway. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
-
Fail
License · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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 over 100 mice droppings scattered on pallets and window ledges in sales area, on floor along walls and corners in electrical room, furnace room, washroom, utility room, sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
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 no shelving inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide.
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 no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. Observed paint debris inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep, sales and storage areas. Observed missing outlet and light switch covers along walls. Instructed manager to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inaequate lighting in rear hallway. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
-
Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
-
Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
More in ZIP 60643
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.