Canvass
Oct 27, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Halsted Packing House
445 N Halsted St
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Quick Answers
- When was Halsted Packing House last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 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?
- 7 inspections on record, from Nov 25, 2025 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Has Halsted Packing House ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 25, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Oct 20, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector’s Notes
5-402.12 PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
5-501.17 OBSERVED UNISEX TOILETROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 BLACK WALL BASING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA SURROUNDING PREP TABLES AS WELL AS LOCKEROOM TOILETROOM WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR 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, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 20, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNISEX TOILETROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 BLACK WALL BASING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA SURROUNDING PREP TABLES AS WELL AS LOCKEROOM TOILETROOM WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR 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, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 13, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNISEX TOILETROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 BLACK WALL BASING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA SURROUNDING PREP TABLES AS WELL AS LOCKEROOM TOILETROOM WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.111 OUT PF 10/20/2026 6-501.111 OUT PF 10/20/2026 OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING IN BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT WHICH IS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALL AND PREP TABLE AND DISPLAY CASE, 5 LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES IN TOILETROOM, HALLWAY AND REAR PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON PREMISE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR WASH, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 13, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.111 OUT PF 10/20/2026 OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING IN BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT WHICH IS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALL AND PREP TABLE AND DISPLAY CASE, 5 LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES IN TOILETROOM, HALLWAY AND REAR PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON PREMISE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR WASH, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNISEX TOILETROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 BLACK WALL BASING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA SURROUNDING PREP TABLES AS WELL AS LOCKEROOM TOILETROOM WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR 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, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 13, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING IN BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT WHICH IS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALL AND PREP TABLE AND DISPLAY CASE, 5 LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES IN TOILETROOM, HALLWAY AND REAR PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS USED FOR OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNISEX TOILETROOM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 BLACK WALL BASING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA SURROUNDING PREP TABLES AS WELL AS LOCKEROOM TOILETROOM WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR 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, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 25, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods (Raw lamb ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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
Fly traps mounted in food production area, instructed to remove.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source