One Way Fast Food & Grocery Inc.
3022 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60612
Grocery Store ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026
One Way Fast Food & Grocery Inc. was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
September 22, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.13: observed improper thawing methods used for tcs foods. Found a roll of raw ground beef in still water and two bags of frozen chicken in two separate compartments of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as placing tcs food items in cold holding units overnight, or under cold running water
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed the bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled on food cart. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors under the cooking equipment and food prep tables with slight debris. Instructed to clean 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: 6-201.17: observed the ceiling above the prep cooler with dust and food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: 2-102.13: observed the no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take and maintain record on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed all certified food manager must take and maintain record on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. A container of chicken wings (51.0f) and legs and thighs (48.7f) stored inside the refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed all cold holding food must be 41f or below at all time. Approximately 15lbs at $180 worth of product discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing methods used for tcs foods. Found a roll of raw ground beef in still water and two bags of frozen chicken in two separate compartments of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as placing tcs food items in cold holding units overnight, or under cold running water.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled on food cart. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outdoor dumpster overflowing with garbage. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation 7-38-020(b), citation issued
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 under the cooking equipment and food prep tables with slight debris. Instructed to clean 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 the ceiling above the prep cooler with dust and food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of the inspection. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed the no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take and maintain record on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed all certified food manager must take and maintain record on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures for tcs foods stored inside prer cooler. Found diced and sliced tomatoes (56.0f-57.8f), 3-1/2 gallons of milk (60.3f), 4-containers of sour cream (57.8f), 3.5 bags of shredded cheese (55.0f-56.1f). Instructed all cold holding foods at 41f or below. Approximately 23lbs at $188 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on site. Handwashing sinks temperatures ranges 54.8f-64.0f and three compartment sink 63.0f. Instructed to restore hot water, so that handwashing sinks reach and maintain 100f and three compartment sink 110f for the duration of service. Maintenance was able to restore hot water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wastewater backing up from floor drains in rear dishwashing area and food prep area. When handwashing sinks and three compartment sink is in use, wastewater backs up and pools into dishwashing area and food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperature of prep cooler at the time of the inspection with tcs foods stored inside. Found cooler at 60.0f. Instructed all cold holding units must be 41f or below at all times. Maintenance on site when arrived to fix cooler. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
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: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed no label on bulk dry ingredient containers. Instructed person in charge that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with common food name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the prep cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the pipes behind the cooking equipment with severe build up of grease. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors behind and under the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Found debris and trash in mentioned area. Instructed to clean 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 cardboard boxes stored and being used on the floors throughout the rear dishwashing/ prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site, while open and operating. Manager arrived on site but does not have original posted on site only a copy. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen on site for certified food manager on site. Instructed to take course and maintain record on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 various food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the cooler and freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
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 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.