Canvass
Sep 24, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Easy Grocery
5517 S Halsted
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Out of Business
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Quick Answers
- When was Easy Grocery last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 24, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- 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 May 8, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026.
- Has Easy Grocery ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 8, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.17// NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.----- 6-501.19// NOTED TOILETROOM DOORS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-304.11// NOTED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
License
May 29, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO 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 5Other
Official Wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINKS SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD DELIVERED AND SOLD. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED"
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AT OUTTERMOST METAL DOOR AND ENSURE INNER REAR DOOR CLOSES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS.
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
NOTED UNEVEN FLOORING, HOLES IN WALL IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND COMMODE IN WASHROOM, OPENINGS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY: BATHROOMS, CASHIERS AREA, GROCERY ISLES AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE EVEN FLOORING AND CLOSE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN CEILING.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2026 · Original Source
License
May 8, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2026 · Original Source