ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Southtown Health Foods last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 15, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Nov 21, 2024 to Dec 15, 2025.
Has Southtown Health Foods ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 21, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Canvass
Dec 15, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING ACTIVITY.
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARD WHEN DISCOLORED OR WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT 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.
UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING FLOORS IN REAR GARAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
AIR VENT ABOVE JUICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.