Lion's Beverage Depot
6601 S Halsted, Chicago, IL 60621
Grocery Store ZIP 60621 Risk 3 (Low)
Failed · as of Oct 22, 2026
Lion's Beverage Depot was last inspected on October 22, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
October 22, 2026 · License
Result: Fail
2 critical7 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no handwash signage in ground level employee washroom instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located southeast closet not clean. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted northeast exit not rodent proof. Instructed to provide tight-fitted seal at door 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: Observed evidence of rodent activity throughout the premises. Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings on the floors of the rear storage area under black pallets. Instructed to move pallets, remove all rodent droppings and clean and sanitize floors of the entire storage area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.
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 ground level employee washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter in southeast corner of rear storage area, instructed to remove all unused and unnecessary items from facility to prevent pest haborage.
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 missing ceiling tiles in rear second floor storage area. 2 holes in the southeast wall of storage area and a hole on the east window/wall of second floor storage. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive dust on vent in ground level washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.