Bp
520 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Grocery Store ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 15, 2026
Bp was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
May 15, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-306.12: observed a bin of sugar used to replenish self service coffee station in aisle of facility. Instructed to relocate to protect product from possible contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed four sheet trays stored on the floor leaning against shelf in the storage area across from the dishwashing area. Instructed to refrain from storing cooking equipment on the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.16: observed one of the lids on the outdoor garbage receptacle slightly damaged. Instructed to replace or repair.
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: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the dishwashing area and food prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-306.12: observed a bin of sugar used to replenish self service coffee station in aisle of facility. Instructed to relocate to protect product from possible contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed four sheet trays stored on the floor leaning against shelf in the storage area across from the dishwashing area. Instructed to refrain from storing cooking equipment on the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.16: observed one of the lids on the outdoor garbage receptacle slightly damaged. Instructed to replace or repair.
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: 6-501.13: observed the floors in the dishwashing area and food prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee improperly washing dishes. Found three compartment sink not set up while employee wash dishes (metal containers). Instructed manager to provide to properly set up three compartment sink for wash, rinse, and sanitizing. Sink was set up after notified. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued
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 probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-00, citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a bin of sugar used to replenish self service coffee station in aisle of facility. Instructed to relocate to protect product from possible contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed four sheet trays stored on the floor leaning against shelfin the storage area across from the dishwashing area. Instructed to refrain from storing cooking equipment on the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed on of the lids on the outdoor garbage receptacle slightly damaged. Instructed to replace or repair.
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 the floors in the dishwashing area and food prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the reach in prep cooler at the top to remove food debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixtures and floors in the washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep areas and in the rear storage area underneath pallets to remove debris.
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 food handler on duty without food handler training as required. Must provide and maintain.
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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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in freezer unit not in operation at this time. Management instructed to repair the freezer. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the front entrance door. Management instructed that all outer openings must be protected against the entry of pests.
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: Must adjust the self-closing door devices on both washroom doors, so they are both self-closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in the employee and customer washrooms. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Repair the opening in the ceiling of the employee washroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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.