RHODES FOOD MARKET
525 E MARQUETTE RD, Chicago, IL, 60637
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 20, 2025
- Type
- Canvass Re-Inspection
- Result
- No Entry
- Risk category
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (15)
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION 7-38-005
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AND LOGBOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONGER OR EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE.
- 52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING LINE DRAINING INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CONDENSATION LINE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CRATES, COOLERS, ETC STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.