Yates Liquor
8700 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60617
Grocery Store ZIP 60617 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Oct 1, 2026
Yates Liquor was last inspected on October 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 1, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front doors in poor repair (1/4" gap) at the bottom of the doors. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at the rear mop sink. Must provide and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster over flowing with boxes and trash, also noted garbage on the ground. Dumpster lids must be closed and area clean to prevent possible food source for pest. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a unused ice cream freezer with standing water and debris inside. Must clean and maintain or remove.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid in the washroom as required.
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: Observed the fixture and floors dirty in the washroom. Must clean and maintain.
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: Observed the washroom door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required.
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: Observed the floors and shelving through out dirty. Must detail clean and maintain especially along the wall base and underneath pallets
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 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.