Pass

Reemy's Food Market & Tobacco

8701 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Grocery Store ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026

Reemy's Food Market & Tobacco was last inspected on February 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

February 6, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13// observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in front food prep area with utensils and rear handsink in disharea with utensils, plastic containers, cup lids, sos pads. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine not clean & ice scoop stored on top of a cardboard box stored next to the machine. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize interior surfaces and provide container for ice scoop storage when not in use.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook with reports from 2/4/25 & 4/9/2025; no 2026 service reports. All retail food establishments must maintain a logbook that is to be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. 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: Noted sticky and electric fly trap hanging directly above prep cooler and above hot holding units in front prep area. Instructed to relocate existing fly trap devices.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak from 3 compartment sink drainpipes. Instructed to repair, restore leak-free drainage.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (nachos, italian beef, cold sandwiches, elotes) without valid proof of a city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge original city of chicago food service certificate holder is to be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic has no city of chicago certified food manager's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid cfm certificate at all times. Priority foundation citation issued on violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine has a build up of a thick black and pink substance covering the white panel and dripping on the ice. Ice is packaged and sold. Instructed to dispose of ice and detail clean ice machine. Must maintain. Unit is tagged. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored inside of ice machine. Instructed to store handle up (to prevent from hands touching the ice) or store in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of toilet room with clutter and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Rear toilet room is used for storage of food containers. Area is cluttered. Instructed to store containers in the storage area, eliminate clutter and organize toilet room. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under the storage racks in the rear/front and in the corners with dirt and debris. Instructed to cleana and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the front prep and rear storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain ceiling tiles.

      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: No chicago cfm on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e beef, nacho cheese, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler on site with no proof that he took the food handler's training. Insructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All cfm's must take the allergen training course and provide a certificate. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk/reach in coolers not on and being repaired during inspection. Instructed to have units maintaining a temperature of 41f or lower. Priority 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door is not self closing. Instructed to make the door self closing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of debris and leaves in the outdoor front/rear area. Instructed to remove debris, clean and maintain outdoor area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.