Conditional

Sams Food Incorporated

6401 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Grocery Store ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 5, 2025

Sams Food Incorporated was last inspected on December 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

December 5, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items (beverages) stored improperly on the floor in the rear of the facility and storage area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed surrounding area at dumpster littered with white trash bags and box of beer bottles. Instructed to remove and maintain area free of trash/debris.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored/drying improperly in rear area of facility. Instructed to store/dry mop with mophead in mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

    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 manager on duty without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate. Instructed a certified manager with a current city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site and posted whenever time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in warewashing area, toilet room or front prep area where nachos with cheese will be served. Instd to provide handwashing sink under city pressure with hot/cold running water, handwash cleanser and handwash provision. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: No physical barrier between warewashing area and public. Instructed to provide physical barrier between warewashing area and areas that are publicly accessible to prevent persons unnecessary to food operations from entering area and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.