Pass

Shell

5201 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store ZIP 60625 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Apr 29, 2026

Shell was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

April 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Must provide a drainboard large enough to accommodate all soiled/cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a grease trap. Must install a grease trap at the three compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 52)

    Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Facility must provide proof of basic food handler training for employees serving open drinks and keep certificates on site.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area where employees will be washing coffee equipment/utensils. Instructed to install a hand-washing sink accessible where employees can easily wash hands. Priority foundation, 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a drainboard large enough to accommodate all soiled/cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a grease trap. Must install a grease trap at the three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Facility must provide proof of basic food handler training for employees serving open drinks and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomit/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No three compartment sink on the premises to wash, rinse and sanitize the coffee baskets on the bunn coffee maker on the premises. Coffee maker tagged held for inspection and must not use until a three compartment sink is installed to enable washing, rinsing and sanitizing or coffee maker is removed and uses the completely enclosed coffee maker on the premises.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing toilet tank top on the toilet in the washroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive debris on the floor throughout the walk-in cooler.----excessive dust on the ceiling ventilation fan cover in the washroom. Must clean and maintain all.

      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 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.