Spot Stop Deli & Grocery
1122 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 23, 2025
Spot Stop Deli & Grocery was last inspected on July 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 23, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general2 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage for handwashing sink located in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored in the ice machine with handle inside of food item. Instructed management to store ice scoops with the handle up and out of food item to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employees without food handler certificates. Instructed management that food employees who are not city of chicago certified food manager(s) must complete food handler training and keep certificate(s) on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 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: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and in the walk in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items at least 6 inches from ground.
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: Observed exterior of soft serve/ice cream machine and various equipment throughout the have protective plastic layers torn. Instructed manager to remove all torn protective plastic layers on machines to provide a smooth and easily cleanable area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed significant ice build up behind the fans in the walk in freezer. Instructed manager to remove all build up of ice in walk in freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the right side of faucet of 2 compartment sink to be leaking when hot or cold water are turned on. Instructed manager to service faucet and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items and clothing stored on equipment and boxes throughout facility. Instructed manager to designate an area for employees to store all personal items and ensure this area is used.
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: Observed no manager with a valid city of chicago food certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed current person in charge that a manager with a valid city of chicago food certificate must be present during all hours of operation while tcs foods such as coffee and sandwiches are handled and prepared. Priority foundation violation, #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Observed unfinished wood on the shelving and back of shelving units in the beverage dispensing area. Instructed the person in charge to finish the wood on the shelving units and back of shelving units in the beverage dispensing area to be easily clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no drain stoppers for the three-compartment sink located in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide drain stoppers for three-compartment sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes surrounding pipes above the hot water tank and the electrical box near the rear exit door. Instructed the person in charge to seal holes and maintain in good repair smoothly.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.