Shell
3600-3614 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Grocery Store ZIP 60632 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Aug 12, 2026
Shell was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 11 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
11 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base in middle of front entrance double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 4-101.19: observed drinks stored on soda crates in walk in coolers. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability
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: 4-301.12: observed no stoppers for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper fitting stoppers for three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on water line of coffee machines. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on water line of coffee machines so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-402.12: observed no grease trap installed on three compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap on three compartment sink so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: observed clutter in enclosed dumpster area. Observed wood, umbrella, paint can and barrel stored in enclosed dumpster area. Instructed an enclosure for refuse shall be maintained free of unnecessary items
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed black buildup on condensor fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean condensor fan covers and maintain. Observed debris on floor, corners and along bases of wall underneath shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean floors, corners underneath shelving units in walk in cooler and maintain. Observed buildup on floor underneath shelving units and counter behind coffee and drink machines in dishwashing/storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard, shelving units and soda crates on floor in unused section of walk in cooler. Instructed to clean unused section of walk in cooler and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed damaged counter underneath fountain machine, observed broken door underneath coffee machine, observed opening between wall and baseboard to the right of toilet, observed opening between wal and handwashing sink behind faucet at handwashing sink in washroom.observed damaged counter surrounding two compartment sink in cashier enclosure. Instructed to repair in said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed unused frozen drink and iced coffee machine stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vent cover in all gender washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent in washroom and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working light in walk in cooler. Instructed to replace/repair non working light in walk in cooler to increase light intensity and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical13 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in prep/dishwashing areas and all gender washroom. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed each handwashing sink shall be provided with handwashing soap. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disposable paper towels available at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to provide hand drying provisions at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in reach in cold holding unit where sandwiches are stored. Instructed to provide thermometer inside cold holding unit where sandwiches will be stored.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base in middle of front entrance double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 boxes stored on floor in westside office, dishwashing/storage area and drinks stored on soda crates in walk in coolers. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
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 stoppers for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper fitting stoppers for three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on water line of coffee machines. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on water line of coffee machines so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap installed on three compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap on three compartment sink so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in enclosed dumpster area. Observed wood, umbrella, paint can and barrel stored in enclosed dumpster area. Instructed an enclosure for refuse shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black buildup on condensor fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean condensor fan covers and maintain. Observed debris on floor, corners and along bases of wall underneath shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean floors, corners underneath shelving units in walk in cooler and maintain. Observed buildup on floor underneath shelving units and counter behind coffee and drink machines in dishwashing/storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard, shelving units and soda crates on floor in unused section of walk in cooler. Instructed to clean unused section of walk in cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged counter underneath fountain machine, observed broken door underneath coffee machine, observed opening between wall and baseboard to the right of toilet, observed opening between wal and handwashing sink behind faucet at handwashing sink in washroom.observed damaged counter surrounding two compartment sink in cashier enclosure. Instructed to repair in said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused frozen drink and iced coffee machine stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working light in walk in cooler. Instructed to replace/repair non working light in walk in cooler to increase light intensity and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in all gender washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent in washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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.