GROCERY BASKET

Address: 351 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 27, 2026

Key Findings

• ○ Found the lining on the lower surface of the meat display coolers with blood stains, dirt and debris Code 49
• ○ Found the walls in the meat prep area with mold looking stains, dirt and blood splatters Code 55

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 2 (Medium)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (30 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-08-27 00:00:00 (Complaint) 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE LINING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS WITH BLOOD STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE AND MAINTAIN LININGS. |
• Pass — 2025-09-15 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES O
• Fail — 2025-09-08 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEAT AND VEGETABLE PREP FOOD PREP AREAS AND
• Pass — 2022-10-04 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2022-01-27 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM HAVE DARK DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND M
• Fail — 2022-01-19 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-10-18 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SIT
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-03-24 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW COD
• Pass — 2018-09-10 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2018-03-09 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL WORN AND
• Fail — 2018-03-02 00:00:00 () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SIN
• Pass — 2017-05-24 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 6- MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AND MEAT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE
• Fail — 2017-05-16 00:00:00 () 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND PACKAGE FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER THATS CUT OFF AND NOT BEING USED WITH A
• Pass — 2016-10-04 00:00:00 () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN EAST PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2016-09-27 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4-60.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISPLAY COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. DISPLAY C
• Pass — 2016-09-06 00:00:00 () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN EAST PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
• Fail — 2016-08-29 00:00:00 () 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
• Pass — 2014-09-10 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. | 32. FOOD AN
• Pass — 2013-09-17 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SLICERS IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTUR
• Pass — 2013-04-16 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, F

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