Easy Grocery
5517 S Halsted, Chicago, IL 60621
Grocery Store ZIP 60621 Risk 3 (Low)
Out of business · as of Sep 24, 2026
Easy Grocery was last inspected on September 24, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17// noted no covered receptacle in washrooms. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids.----- 6-501.19// noted toiletroom doors with no self closing device. Instructed to install
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11// noted no ventilation system in womens washroom. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with no vomiting and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure for responding to those events. Instructed facility to provide clean up supplies and clean-up procedure and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no drying provisions at the handsinks in washrooms. Instructed to keep sinks supplied with soap and papertowels.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food delivered and sold. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued"
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted rear door not rodent proof. Instructed to seal gap at outtermost metal door and ensure inner rear door closes to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of pest activity on premises. Noted large rodent droppings in rear and upstairs (attic) storage and small rodent droppings in enclosed cashiers space. Instructed to remove and sanitize affected areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no covered receptacle in washrooms. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted toiletroom doors with no self closing device. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted uneven flooring, holes in wall in rear near utility sink and behind commode in washroom, openings in ceiling throughout facility: bathrooms, cashiers area, grocery isles and rear. Instructed to restore even flooring and close/seal all openings and holes in ceiling.
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: Noted clutter in rear storage rooms. Instructed to remove all unused unecessary items. Provide proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no ventilation system in womens washroom. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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