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LUCKY GROCERIES

4200 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

LUCKY GROCERIES has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 19, 2018. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 27 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 27, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 April 20, 2026. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 April 27, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 April 27, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 April 27, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLD UNIT CONTAINING PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACH ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK AND SODA CRATES BEING STORED IN THE BACK ROOM AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CRATES ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT, REAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST FINISH WITH A HIGH GLOSS PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL CORNERS AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISSING, BROKEN, HOLES IN FLOOR TILES REVEALING BROKEN WOOD/HOLES IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR RESTROOM AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR FRONT OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. FROM REPORT# 2635273 DATED 04/20/2026. ROACH #38. ROACH INFESTATION. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN REAR ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR, ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, ON WALL ABOVE ICE MACHINE, IN FRONT OFFICE AREA ON DOOR AND ON FLOOR, AND ON RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    17 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 IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. #7-30-030(C).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NOTED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN COLD HOLD UNIT CONTAINING PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. MANAER PROVIDED ONE COPY OF A SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL VISIT IN 2024. NO 2025 OR 2026 SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DEAD ROACH ACTIVITY ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR NEAR ICE FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN REAR ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALL BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN WASHROOM ON FLOORS AND DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK AND SODA CRATES BEING STORED IN THE BACK ROOM AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CRATES ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT, REAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST FINISH WITH A HIGH GLOSS PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GAP IN THE WALL ALONG THE DOOR FRAME IN THE REAR OF THE STORE FRONT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL CORNERS AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES REVEALING BROKEN WOOD/HOLES IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR RESTROOM AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK AND SODA CRATES BEING STORED IN THE BACK ROOM AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CRATES ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT, REAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST FINISH WITH A HIGH GLOSS PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK IN THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GAP IN THE WALL ALONG THE DOOR FRAME IN THE REAR OF THE STORE FRONT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PIC STATES ONE OF THE STORE FRONT COOLERS, THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER, AND THE MEAT SLICER ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND PART OF FACILITY OPERATION. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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