Pass

Whole Sale Market

6355 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store ZIP 60637 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Nov 24, 2025

Whole Sale Market was last inspected on November 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

November 24, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure posted on site or neccesary items outlined in the policy for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Intructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged unlabeled meat products (whole chicken and various beef parts) in damaged/inadequate packaging stored inside reach in freezer in grocery. Pic unable to provide proof verifying that said food items were purchased from approved source to include supplier name, invoices, buyer specification, etc. Instructed to provide and maintain. Pic voluntarily discrded said food items. Total cost $1200. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following c vioaltions not corrected from report #2615192 on 4/4/2025. They are as follows... 38)6-202.15observed the far rear exit door not rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof door to avoid possible rodent entry. 51)5-203.13 no utility sink on premises to be used to dispose of any wastewater; instructed to install with hot and cold running water and a backflow device on water line. 56)6-304.11 the mechanical ventilation fan in the washroom is not working properly. Instructed to correct violations. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required for use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident; instructed to provide and maintain. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers found in refrigeration units; instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the far rear exit door not rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof door to avoid possible rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No utility sink on premises to be used to dispose of any waste water; instructed to install with hot and cold running water and a backflow device on water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation fan in the washroom is not working properly; instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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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.