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7 Seas Food & Meat Mart #3 Inc

6501 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 20, 2026

7 Seas Food & Meat Mart #3 Inc was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • 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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with dust and grease, and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

    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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (beef sandwiches and nachos with beef and cheese) 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

5 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on cold ready to eat tcs food, repackaged turkey, ham, roast beef, cheese. Instructed manager to discard. Cold ready to eat tcs food shall be labeled and dated with sell by or discard date within 7 days of preparation. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items not properly labeled and displayed for sale in sales area. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items with ingredients, net weight, etc.

      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 fly strip hanging from ceiling in prep area. Instructed manager to remove fly strip from prep area.

      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 stored on floor in walk-in cooler, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all equipment off floor.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooler door gaskets, prep tables, knife rack, slicer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door in prep area. Instructed manager to install self closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in washroom and prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors in prep, storage and sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small hole at the base of the south wall by the potato chip shelves; instructed to seal hole in wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain storage area in rear behind walk-in cooler; remove unnecesary items to avoid clutter. Instructed to remove shelves stored inside of the utility sink in the washroom. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front door center area need to be sealed and bottom of left door has a hole, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled can opener in prep area instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent fan cover missing in restroom, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles water stained, instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed during inspection vents and floors throughout establishment with dust and food debris, instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in walk in cooler light without protective cover, instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees without food handler training instructed to have staff obtain food handler training and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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