Wild Onion Market
7007 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Grocery Store ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 6, 2026
Wild Onion Market was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 6, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found prepared food inside deli walk in cooler not labeled.(potato salad,chicken,etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found electric oven(11000 watts) at deli preparation areas not under exhaust hood.must notify provide or notify department of buildings for approval.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found following prepared food with no date labels: 10 pounds prepared soup, 5 pounds prepared shrimp, 2 pounds cooked rice, 2 pounds cooked chicken, and 20 pounds potato salad.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-005.disposed of 39 pounds of unlabeled prepared tcs foods.value at 100dollars.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found prepared food inside deli walk in cooler not labeled.(potato salad,chicken,etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found no pest control log with current invoices.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020c.must provide.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found electric oven(11000 watts) at deli preparation areas not under exhaust hood.must notify provide or notify department of buildings for approval.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate posted.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between handwashing sink and prep table hot food area.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Remove excess caulking around mechanical drain inside of three compartment sink or provide information of the caulking if is food grade.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove from floor some debris inside the walk-in freezer.clean and maintain
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: Observed one food handler training certificate on site out of 14 employee.instructed to provide
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: No sneeze guard provided at hot holding self serve area,instructed to install. Priority violation:7-38-005
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book provide on site. Instructed to provide it . Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c)
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: Washroom doors not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device on both doors.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.