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SHELL

6659 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SHELL has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 18, 2019. The most recent inspection, on March 17, 2025, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2020. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 July 28, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 July 28, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

8 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • TRASH/DEBRIS FOUND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND PUMPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR MY REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR EMAILS OF SERVICE REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • TRASH/DEBRIS FOUND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND PUMPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2463848 DATED 12/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#47. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. -#48. MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. -#49. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER. -#53. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Violation Codes: 4-204.119 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
  6. Complaint

    17 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHIP DISPLAY RACK AND SHELVING UNIT BEHIND RACK.ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON BANANAS IN BOX AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS, CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM HAND SINK,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS,WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ON SALES FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION.NO WATER INSIDE OF TOILET BOWL TO FLUSH TOILET IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE AN OUTSIDE OF TOILET AND HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2345227 11/7/19 NOT CORRECTED # 49- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLER AND ON SELLING FLOOR. #55-CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTS. #55- MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED FOOD MARKINGS ON FLOOR FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.OBSERVED TORN FACE COVERING SIGNAGE ON FRONT DOOR.MUST REPLACE SIGN TO BE VISIBLE.EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS.
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMSIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLER AND ON SELLING FLOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE BUILDING FOR REPAIRS BEING MADE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS SOON AS REPAIRS ARE MADE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN WASHROOM AND CEILING VENTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  8. License

    0 infractions

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