71st Food and Grocery
2304 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Grocery Store ZIP 60649 Risk 3 (Low)
Out of business · as of Mar 4, 2025
71st Food and Grocery was last inspected on March 4, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 4, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that refrigeration units must be on and holding at proper temperature for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to have thermometers in refrigeration units and freezers on premises.
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: No pest control log book with necessary documents on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
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: No storage shelves on the selling floor for food storage; instructed to provide storage shelves for food storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean shelves behind front counter to remove dirt and dust. Clean window seals and windows at front service counter.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No backflow device found at utility sink in rear area; instructed to install as required.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device on washroom door as required; must install and maintain.
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: Instructed to clean the toilet and sink in the washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed weeds and trash on the ground around the dumpster; instructed to clean and maintain area where dumpster is located. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
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: Floors and walls need cleaning throughout; instructed to clean and maintain. Instructed to clean the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed.
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 an area behind refrigeration units on premises not coved; instructed to provide wall coving. Also observed the wallbase across from the front serving counter not coved; instructed to provide coving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.