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Lake Shore Groceries

900 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

Lake Shore Groceries has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 20, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 3, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 May 16, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSSUED
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT REAR DELI AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND OTHER HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES FROM SINKS NOT DESIGNATED AS HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT (EXTERIOR) SURFACES OF SANDWICH OVEN COVERED WITH PEELING AND FLAKING MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DELI MEAT SLICER (REAR PANEL, KNOB) AND COFFEE DISPENSER (EXTERIOR OF NOZZLES, REAR SPLASH PLATE) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING HOT AND COLD HELD DELI MEATS, CHEESE, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER LOCATEDE IN PREP AREA. INSTURTCED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVERING IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE SPACE OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO HAND TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Found wrapped sandwiches and packaged different salads without proper labeling. (A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW, (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor (5) Any allergens if any.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/IN STORAGE ROOOM. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED, DEDICATED HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST MAINTIAN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO DELI THAT SPLASHES WATER ON DIVIDERS OF SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A LONGER FAUCET.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17(D) SOME SANDWICHES INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER BY PREP AREA NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL, DATE AND PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE ON ALL SANDWICHES INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(A) NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN TO GO COOLER BY PREP AREA ALSO PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE BREAKFAST SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND PLASTIC SPOONS AND KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED AT THE SELF SERVICE STATION INSIDE ROUND CYLINDERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND RUSTED OUT STORAGE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ABOVE STATED SHELVING RACKS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND A CRACKED/BROKEN PVC WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY 3-COMP SINK OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED AT BULB IN BEVERAGE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.
  16. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CART IN DELI STATION WITH PLYWOOD COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • HEAVY DUST ON PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WEST WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CONDENSATION DRIPPINGS FORMING ON COLD LINE PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER IN SANDWICHES DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • METAL SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY-MUST RE-SEAL/PAINT. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK ALSO-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REAR SINK/SINKS DRAINS, CONDENSER FANS/FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS, MEAT SLICERS, COUNTERTOP AT COFFEE STATION-DUE TO DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER ALL WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES & IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS & UNDER SINKS, ALONG SIDES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD-UP, ESPECIALLY AROUND CORNERS & AROUND GREASE TRAPS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER COFFE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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