Fail

Arzan Market

4706-4708 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store ZIP 60625 Risk 2 (Medium)

Failed · as of Oct 13, 2026

Arzan Market was last inspected on October 13, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 13, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Fail

Result: Fail

3 critical6 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-202.13(a) observed no hot water provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the bread prep area in between the retail store area and meat cutting area. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no paper towels provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the bread prep area. Management instructed to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalRepeat violation

    A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2643615 on 9/30/26 not corrected: 10 - observed no exposed hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas and food service areas. Management instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink in all areas where food is prepared, served or where dishes are washed. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 59)

    Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed incomplete label information provided on prepackaged foods (snacks, bread, drinks, raw meat) stored on the retail shelves and in the display coolers. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged food items.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand washing sink and food prep table in the bread prep area.

    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: 4-101.11 observed raw meat and cut raw vegetables stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler and freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

    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: Must provide drainboards or other means (wire storage racks) to dry dishes after they have been washed, rinsed and sanitized at the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean all 3 basins of the 3-compartment sink. Clean the interior and exterior of the freezers in the rear food prep area. Clean all food prep tables and stand mixer, and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the dried animal blood on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (ground beef) are being prepared. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas and food service areas. Management instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink in all areas where food is prepared, served or where dishes are washed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several foods being sold on the retail shelves and in the display coolers from an unapproved source. Observed packaged snacks, yogurt drinks and bread with no label information or incomplete label information on them and no invoices provided stating where the food is produced. Management instructed that all food sold in the establishment must be from an approved source and properly labeled. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete label information provided on prepackaged foods (snacks, bread, drinks, raw meat) stored on the retail shelves and in the display coolers. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged food items.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of rice and meat stored on the floor in the rear prep area and walk-in cooler. Management instructed to store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.

      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 raw meat and cut raw vegetables stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler and freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean all 3 basins of the 3-compartment sink. Clean the interior and exterior of the freezers in the rear food prep area. Clean all food prep tables and stand mixer, and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the dried animal blood on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no address/location information on prepacked goods sold (cheese and yogurt) in display cooler at rear of store. Distributor name is present. Instructed manager to ensure that all prepacked items are appropriately labeled with name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO MOP SINK AND ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND COUCHES IN THE REAR PRAYER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). 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 food items (boxes of cookies) stored on the floor in the rear dry storage and prayer room area. Instructed manager to elevate at least 6 inches 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 mop stored in yellow bucket in between use. Instructed manager to store mop to allow it to dry in between uses.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 05/18/2023, report #2575850: #38) 6-202.15 observed gap on bottom of rear exit door and both front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. #56) 6-304.11 observed dusty vent cover above mop sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed packages of raw sugar, almonds and raisins not labeled with common name. Instructed manager that common name needs to be added to packages of items not in original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed gap on bottom of rear exit door and both front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on 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: 6-501.11 observed holes in ceiling throughout establishment. Instructed manager to replace ceiling panels or to smoothly seal holes and maintain in good condition. Observed holes around pipes in ceiling of server/small storage room. Instructed to smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed dusty vent cover above mop sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no diarrhea and vomit spill kit on premises. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed packages of raw sugar, almonds and raisins not labeled with common name. Instructed manager that common name needs to be added to packages of items not in original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises. Instructed manager to obtain and to keep pest control on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c)

      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 gap on bottom of rear exit door and both front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on 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: Observed holes in ceiling throughout establishment. Instructed manager to replace ceiling panels or to smoothly seal holes and maintain in good condition. Observed holes around pipes in ceiling of server/small storage room. Instructed to smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vent covers in the employee washroom and above mop sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.