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SHELL

3201 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SHELL has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 18, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 30, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 once on December 2, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on September 5, 2014. For example: WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LITTER ON SALES FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR MACHINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FACILITY NEARA FRONT REGISTERS AND REAR STOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS ON SHELVES. REPLACE SAME
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOILET ROOM WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN. INSTD TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. INSTD TO CEASE AND DESIST PREPARING AND SELLING COFFEE AND ICEE BEVERAGES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOILED CHIP DISPLAY UNITS ON SHELVES. REPLACE SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. TOILET ROOM WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN. INSTD TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY ON THE INNER LIP, HAVE THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE OR PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN POP SLEEVES,FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING LOOSE IN WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OR HAVE WINDOW TO OPEN.MUST REMOVE PIZZA OVEN OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN .

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