Conditional

Variety Foods

7001 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Grocery Store ZIP 60626 Risk 3 (Low)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 25, 2025

Variety Foods was last inspected on June 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 25, 2025 · License

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical6 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed two dead crawling insects in rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove, detail clean, and sanitize affected areas.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves, surfaces, and on walls throughout the facility. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed holes in trim on walls, windowsill and floors in rear staff restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls and around pipes in restroom. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a burned-out light-bulb in the main grocery area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.