MEL-BAY GROCERY
4401 W CORTEZ ST, Chicago, IL, 60651
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (3)
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE FRONT NEAR THE REGISTER AND THE REAR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDERNEATH THE GROCERY STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 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.