CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY
8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60619
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (3)
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11//OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE DISHES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11:// NOTED HOLE IN FLOOR AT REGISTER REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND BLUE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.------ 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER BEHIND REGISTER, IN REAR SOUTHEAST CLOSET BEHIND MEAT/DELI DISPLAY AND IN HALL TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROPERLT CLEAN AND MONITOR FACILITY FOR POTENTIAL RODENT ACTIVITY
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.