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AMISH & HEALTHY FOODS

1025 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

AMISH & HEALTHY FOODS has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 17, 2014. The most recent inspection, on February 2, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 12, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2025. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on December 17, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. (WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 73.3F-79.0F THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. I OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER RINGING THE REGISTER. SHE DIDN'T WASH HER HANDS UPON ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND REMOVING FOOD ITEMS FROM THE OVEN THAT WERE REHEATED AND BRUNG TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. I was instructed TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, & TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC PITCHER WITH WATER INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK. I REMOVED ARTICLES FROM THE SINK TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED CLEAN PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE,SANITIZE THEM AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE FROM 10:45AM-12PM. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED AT 12PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING START OF INSPECTION FROM 10:45AM-12:00PM. A CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED PASTRIES IN REACH IN FREEZER AND BAKERY COUNTER WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS PRODUCED IN THE FACILITY WITH MAJOR ALLERGEN INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS ON TOP BLACK POP CRATES IN FRONT OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PREP/SELLING AREA, COVERED WITH CHEESE CLOTH WITH MILK FERMENTING FOR PETS,WHICH WILL BE BOTTLED AND CAPPED AND SOLD ON SITE. ALSO FOUND A METAL SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PETS FOOD. NO ANIMAL FOOD PREPARATION DONE ON SITE,ONLY FOOD PREPARATION FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION(ON SITE RETAIL FOOD LICENSE). TWO CONTAINERS WITH FERMANTING MILK REMOVED FROM PREP/SELLING AREA AND STORED AT REAR STORAGE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  11. License

    0 infractions

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