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SHELL

3810-3830 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SHELL has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 17, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 31, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 19 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. 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 9 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

3 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19:OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF SALES FLOOR, CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRINKS STORED ON SODA CRATES IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FITTING STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.12: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12: OBSERVED STICKY SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
  2. License

    12 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORIOTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OFFICE UNDER DESK AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/24/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SANITIZED EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF SALES FLOOR, CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRINKS STORED ON SODA CRATES IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FITTING STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTERED DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STICKY SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License

    0 infractions

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