Ez Shop & Deli
128 E 35 Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Grocery Store ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 6, 2026
Ez Shop & Deli was last inspected on July 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelving behind the front serving counter in need of cleaning, clean interiors of refrigeration units where needed.
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: Instructed to clean the floors in rear storage area and washroom.
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: Found an unused handsink and toilet in working washroom; instructed to remove to avoid clutter. Also organize small storage room.
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: No city of chicago food service manager on duty as required while tcs foods are being served. 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: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.