Cuates Grocery
3247-3249 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL MEAT CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAN WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED ABOVE DISPLAY SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 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.