CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY

Address: 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jul 16, 2026

Key Findings

• ○ Hole in floor at register repaired with cardboard and blue tape Code 55

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (9 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-07-16 00:00:00 (Complaint Re-Inspection) 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11//OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE DISHES
• Fail — 2026-07-06 00:00:00 (Complaint) 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN/DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES ST
• Pass — 2025-02-05 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR OUTER DOOR BY MOP SINK WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE
• Pass — 2024-11-15 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR OUTER DOOR BY MOP SINK WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-11-06 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE: CHICKEN (5
• Pass — 2023-10-31 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (DOORS 4,5,7). MUST REPAIR AND MAIN
• Fail — 2023-10-24 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, &
• Out of Business — 2021-07-21 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-01-08 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP

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