ZAVALA'S GROCERY STORE INC
2657 S KOLIN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60623
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 11, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.