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YATES LIQUOR

8700 S YATES BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

YATES LIQUOR has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 23, 2026. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 7 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 5 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 once on September 29, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on September 23, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 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.

7 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. License

    0 infractions

  5. License

    0 infractions

  6. License

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (1/4" GAP) AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH BOXES AND TRASH, ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B)
  7. License

    5 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A UNUSED ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS INSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE FIXTURE AND FLOORS DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS

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