Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Bossman Market & Fast Food
1945 S Keeler Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Bossman Market & Fast Food last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Dec 30, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026.
- Has Bossman Market & Fast Food ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 13, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (COOKED BEEF 155.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND LOGBOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 29, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 30, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND FOIL LINING TOP OF MICROWAVE UNDER COFFEE POTS AND UNDER THE SMALL DEEP FRYER UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA JUST LEFT OF THE DEEP FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source