118th Street Market

11858 S State St, Chicago, IL 60628

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited 118th Street Market three times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 4, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at 118th Street Market is from Oct 4, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “garbage & refuse properly disposed”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 118th Street Market is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 4, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CORRAL. NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES JUST LARGE BAGS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CFM MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Sep 14, 2023

License

12 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP NOR THE WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE TO THOSE SINKS.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CONNECTED/OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT CONNECTED/OPERABLE AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 110F MINIMUM.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS. ONCE GAS IS TURNED ON, MUST MAKE SURE THAT HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE(S).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINKS NOT OPERABLE. MUST ATTACH PIPING UNDERNEATH AND HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND HAVE IT ADEQUATELY INSTALLED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND THE PIPES AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CFM MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 118th Street Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 118th Street Market on file is from Oct 4, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 118th Street Market?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 118th Street Market.

Has 118th Street Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 118th Street Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 118th Street Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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