Target Stores T-942

2656 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

16 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 21, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR IN ONLINE ORDER PICKUP NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS/FREEZERS IN GROCERY AISLES OF STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ONLINE PICKUP STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE STOCK AREA BEHIND GROCERY AISLES THROUGHOUT STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD, TRASH ETC UNDER ASILES THROUGHOUT ROOM, AS WELL AS STARBUCK PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED CLOSELY TO FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT STOCK ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
2. ComplaintApr 14, 2026

   6 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN AISLES STORING PACKAGED PURCHASED ITEMS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 9 SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE/PRODUCT AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STORED, IN SEATING AREA, UNDER CABINETS STORING CUPS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR IN ONLINE ORDER PICKUP NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS/FREEZERS IN GROCERY AISLES OF STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED CLOSELY TO FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT STOCK ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ONLINE PICKUP STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE STOCK AREA BEHIND GROCERY AISLES THROUGHOUT STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD, TRASH ETC UNDER ASILES THROUGHOUT ROOM, AS WELL AS STARBUCK PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
3. CanvassDec 31, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PRODUCE PACKAGING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 13, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B) NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2586393 ON 12/6/23 NOT CORRECTED: 48 - OBSERVED NO IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6. CanvassDec 6, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CUPBOARDS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE STARBUCKS FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
7. Short Form ComplaintDec 18, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 14, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
9. CanvassNov 3, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND ALL REAR RECIVING AND EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER STARBUCKS AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEES LOCKROOM IN TARGET STORE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STOARGE AREA AND ON BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR STARBUCKS DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLERS FROM THE LOCKER ROOM OR REAPIR THEM.
10. CanvassOct 30, 2017

    0 infractions

11. CanvassAug 24, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint in dairy walk in cooler, and produce walk in cooler shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage area storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks in dairy and produce not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dairy and produce display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in walk in coolers under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners(, floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks on 1st floor, 2nd floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall in dairy cooler had gap on wall left side, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear storage area, shall be provided.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock item must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
12. CanvassDec 19, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED MILK SPILL INSIDE THE FRONT, REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGH OUT THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS THROUGH OUT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
13. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 9, 2015

    0 infractions

14. ComplaintDec 2, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA AND WALL BEHIND PREP AREA AT THE STARBUCKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PRODUCE COOLER AT FRONT AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR VENTS AT THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT THE STARBUCKS FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
15. CanvassJul 14, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON COUNTER UNDER SODA MACHINES NEAR STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE IN CAFE STOCK AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PEPSI MACHINES NEAR STARBUCKS WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND ROTTING AND DAMAGED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN STOCKROOM B. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
16. ComplaintJan 7, 2010

    3 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 PAINTS PEELING IN CABINETS UNDER SLUSHY AND SODA MACHINES AT FRONT.ALSO DETERGENT AND SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSE AT 3COMP.SINK TOO LONG,IMMERSE DEEP INTO WATER.
    • 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. NOZZLES AND GLASS ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING,TOILET BOWLS AT LADIES AND GENTS,AND VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 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 REMOVE UNNESSARY CLUTTERS ON TOP OF DISHWASING MACHINE,CAN NOT BE USED AS STORAGE DEVICE.