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MEHRAB SUPERMARKET

2433 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MEHRAB SUPERMARKET has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 29, 2018. The most recent inspection, on March 27, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

4 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2025. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2019. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 January 29, 2018. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 March 27, 2026. 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.

10 inspections

  1. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE AT MOP SINK FAUCET WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OFFICE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CEILING LIGHTS NOT WORKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11- DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS CLOSE TO THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT INSECT PROOF.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • PEST CONTROL BOOK WITH INCOMPLETE INSPECTION REPORT AND IDPH LICENSE NUMBER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 12 MONTHS RECENT INSPECTION REPORT AND RECENT IDPH LICENSE NUMBER OF THE COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED AS A STORAGE FOR FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE LDI OR COVER FOR THE UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS CLOSE TO THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • TWO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES PREPARING,CUTTING RAW FRESH MEAT, MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License

    11 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. LARGE 5 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT OPERATIONAL WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 76.5F . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW OR REMOVE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO DOUBLE DOORS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR SIDE STREET WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE DOOR SEAL. MUST SEAL BOTH DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO OPEN GAPS AND MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS SEALANT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND UNUSED STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELEVATE ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A NON-LEAKING NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. NOT REPAIRED WITH STRING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR WALLS OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. DIRTY FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WASH BASIN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND GROCERY AREA MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WASH BASIN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT. MUST PROVIDE.

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