Pass

Cottage Fuel

7560 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Grocery Store ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 13, 2026

Cottage Fuel was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

May 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.12// observed outdoor storage space between building and orange shipping crate not organized. Noted boxes and crates scattered throughout enclosed space. Instructed to remove all unused unnecessary items from area to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114// noted clutter on the floors in the dishroom/ storage area. Instructed to remove all unused, unnecessary items. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of six inches off the ground.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-304.11// observed dust buildup on ceiling ventilation fan inside washroom. Instructed to clean

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13// observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site 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 proof of allergern training for all certified food manager. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documention on site at all times

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical4 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

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed adulterated food. Noted 6 containers of salad with mold in deli display cooler. Manager discarded and denatured approx. 2 lbs valued at $42. Priority violation #7-40-050(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside deli display cooler: ham 47.7 f, turkey 49.5 & 51.3 f, chicken 49.1 f, roast beef 48.2 f, eggs 47.4. Person in charge discarded remaining tcs drinks: protein yogurt smooties, and juice. Pic discarded and denatured approx. 68 lbs valued at $400. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (italian beef, ground beef, sandwiches) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units.vpriority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of equipment. Ambient air recorded at 50.5 at start of inspection and 46.8 once display cooler was emptied. Informed pic that all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41 f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer on site. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor storage space between building and orange shipping crate not organized. Noted boxes and crates scattered throughout enclosed space. Instructed to remove all unused unnecessary items from area to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on the floors in the dishroom/ storage area. Instructed to remove all unused, unnecessary items. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of six inches off the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling ventilation fan inside washroom. Instructed to clean

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Instructed person in charge to obtain an original city of chicago food service certificate and certificate must be posted, along with the certified manager being on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored, prepared, cooked and served. 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 on site 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 proof of allergern training for all certified food manager. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documention on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap under front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      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 prep 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces under oven and raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan inside washroom and debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, washroom, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      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 chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food (ground beef 180.2f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washng signs at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap under front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      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 fly strips hanging from ceiling in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep and dish washing areas.

      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 prep 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces under oven and raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      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: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Obsered dust buildup on ventilation fan inside washroom and debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, washroom, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      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 chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food (ground beef 180.2f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside area with debris and trash inside/outside and around the corral. Instructed to clean and maintain the 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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.