Pass

Avers Express Food LLC

3825 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 22, 2026

Avers Express Food LLC was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 22, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed fresh fruit cups in the display cooler without labels. Instructed to label and maintain

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed fly trap installed on the ceiling above prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room receptacle uncovered. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle and maintain

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: No self closing device on the toilet room door located inside the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to completely remove slot machines from the rear food prep area/relocate and to maintain. Instructed to organize the shelves in the prep area and store all items 6 inches or more from the floor throughout the facility and the basement

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: No ventilation above the turbo chef oven. Instrected to provide and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items (soda pop) stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and the rear of the facility. Instructed to properly store 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

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door feature on the employee washroom door. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed old/unused/broken items throughout the facility. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lights in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small gap at the bottom and side of the rear exit door and small gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Instructed must provide a tight- fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      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 20-30 rodent droppings in the basement area. Instructed to clean and remove. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

      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 improper storage of food items (soda pop) stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and the rear of the facility. Instructed to properly store 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

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door feature on the employee washroom door. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed old/unused/broken items throughout the facility. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lights in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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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.