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Foster Foods

3448 W Foster Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 21, 2026

1

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 21, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL 3 REFRIGERATION UNITS.
  2. #52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK TERMINATING ABOVE THE SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE-ROUTE THE SHUT OFF VALVE DRAIN PIPE FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER TO THE MOP SINK OR A FLOOR DRAIN.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED AT THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  4. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 21, 2026LicensePassRisk 3 (Low)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Foster Foods — questions

Did Foster Foods pass its last health inspection?
Foster Foods at 3448 W Foster Ave was inspected on Aug 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Foster Foods?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL 3 REFRIGERATION UNITS.
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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