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FOODSMART

3413-3419 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FOODSMART has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 9, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

5 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 27, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 once on August 6, 2025. For example: FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

  • 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 once on August 6, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C)---OBSERVED SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE MICROWAVE AND DRINK DISPENSER IS LOCATED. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13---OBSERVED UNFINISHED AND OPEN WALL LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE NEAR OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO PREMISE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11---OBSERVED UNFINISHED AND OPEN WALL LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE NEAR OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO PREMISE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  2. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATLEY 55 GALLOONS OF MILK PRODUCTS, CREAMERS STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER STORED BETWEEN 53F-58F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 473 LBS OF TCS FOOD ITEMS, SUCH AS PACKAGED POLISH/CHICKEN SAUSAGE, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, VEGAN PREPARED MEALS, BEEF AND BEAN BURRITOS, PLANT-BASED SAUSAGES, VARIOUS PASTAS, TURKEY SANDWICHES, BACON, PASTA SALADS, SUSHI ROLLS, ALL STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GROCERY. ALL SAID ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 48-54.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST OF PRODUCTS $3000.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER/REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (55F) WHILE STORING MILK PRODUCTS. NOTED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN GROCERY STORE STORING READY TO EAT MEALS, COMMERCIALLY PREPARED PRODUCTS (SAUSAGES, BACON) AT 54F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS TO THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE MICROWAVE AND DRINK DISPENSER IS LOCATED. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING.. IN CHIP AISLE UNDER DISPLAY CASES, ALONGSIDE OF LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, IN FRONT NEAR REGISTERS, ALONG WINDOW BEHIND CASING CONTAINING TREATS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNFINISHED AND OPEN WALL LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE NEAR OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO PREMISE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS ON FANS AND WALLS. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  3. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED. THE UNIT WAS NOT PROPERLY HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41°F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-501.16: **C** Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation OBSERVED IN BOTH 3 COMPARMTENT SINK AREAS PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT STORE AISLE, REAR PREP, REAR DISH, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BOTTOM OF WALLS CUT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED UNIT NOT PROPERLY HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-501.16: **C** Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation OBSERVED IN BOTH 3 COMPARMTENT SINK AREAS PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT STORE ASILE, REAR PREP, REAR DISH AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BOTTOM OF WALLS CUT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • ADULTERATED FOOD, NOTED RTE PRODUCE REPACKAGE ON SITE IN REACH IN COOLER SPOLIED WITH SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE PAST EXPERATION DATES OF RANGING FROM (7/12/25 THRU 7/18/25) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS REPACKAGED AND SOLD IN 10 POUND BAGS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEANED ICE MACHINE WHILE INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS: (EGGS AT 50.4F, VARIETY SHREDDED CHEESE AND SLICED CHEESE RANGING IN TEMPS BETWWEN 58.8F-60.3F, DELI MEATS 59.7F, HEAVY CREAM 58.8F, YOGURT AT 59.9F, HOT DOGS AT 56.9F, VEGAN SAUSAGE AT 53.4F, VEGAN DELI MEAT AT 54.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 56.6F AND PRE-PACKAGED HUMMUS/CRACKER KITS AT 58.7F) FOUND AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 115 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2,300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IMPROPER RANGING FROM 58.8F-60.3F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ON STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ON FLOORS. MANAGEMENT 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED UNIT NOT PROPERLY HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED IN BOTH 3 COMPARMTENT SINK AREAS PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT STORE ASILE, REAR PREP, REAR DISH AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BOTTOM OF WALLS CUT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 5 POUNDS PACKAGED DELI MEAT SUBS AT 56.5F, 10 POUNDS PACKAGED DELI MEAT(TURKEY,CHICKEN,ETC.)53.8F, 5POUNDS PREPACKAGED CHICKEN CALZONE SANDWICHES AT 61.2F, 15 POUNDS INDIAN CHICKEN LUNCHES AT 54.7F, AND 5 POUNDS PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SALADS AT 58.9F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 40 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS.VALUE AT 500DOLLARS.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.58.8F..PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK, AND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE.MUST CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

  10. License

    0 infractions

  11. License

    0 infractions

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