43rd Food & Tobacco, Inc.
200 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653
Grocery Store ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 24, 2026
43rd Food & Tobacco, Inc. was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs/raw foods held at improper internal temperatures in the frontdisplay cooler, such as 10lbs of hot dogs at 50.1, 10lbs of eggs at 55.0f and 10lbs of milk at 60.0f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 30 lbs at $200. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: "noted improper cold-hold temperature of 60f at display cases. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a prohibited animal (cat) on site in rear storage area of the facility. Person in charge was made aware that such animals are prohibited from food establishment. Instructed to remove animal from the facility and maintain at all times. D priority foundation #7-40-060. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (italian beef sandwiches and nachos with cooked ground beef) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize the interior wall of the ice machine.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 small black and gray kittens in the rear storage room. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean area. Prohibitied animals not permitted inside business per health code. Priority foundation citation issued #7-40-060
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the display cooler to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor base under the wash room door with and opening. Must repair/seal any and all opening to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager all food handlers must comply with the food handler training or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure must be on premises in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear side exit door had an opening on the left side at the bottom; instructed to seal opening to prevent rodent entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device on washroom door; must install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom door frame not sealed (from inside of the washroom) seal area where needed. Paint small area of wall outside of washroom door.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.