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Fine Fair Food & Liquor

3357-3359 W 16th St

Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Fine Fair Food & Liquor last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 10, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Dec 30, 2024 to Dec 10, 2025.
Has Fine Fair Food & Liquor ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN FLY STRIPS ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN INSTALL ENCLOSED TRAPS.

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 insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON SLIDING DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR GASKETS 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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE WITH SEVERE WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 2, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 problems

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLWOING AREAS: BETWEEN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR, IN REAR STORAGE NEAR ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON SLIDING DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR GASKETS 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE WITH SEVERE WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 30, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.

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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED VERY HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. FLOOR COVERED WITH ICE, COMING OUT OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER UNIT.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A TWO DOOR PREP COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE DELI MEAT OUT OF ORDER NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source