Avenue Grocery Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 19, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jun 9, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 16, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the rear prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a leak at the bottom of the sanitizing basin of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no garbage with a lid in the rear all gender toilet room. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Jul 14, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the rear prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the bottom of the sanitizing basin of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage with a lid in the rear all gender toilet room. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jun 26, 2025 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations