Grocery StoreLicence 2831231

Abood Food Market INC.

8209 S Exchange Ave, Chicago 60617

Latest verdictPassApr 30, 2026 · 5 months ago

Inspections9since Feb 8, 2022

Fail rate44.4%4 of 9 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass33%
Conditional22%
Fail44%

9 inspections from 2022 to 2026 · hover a mark

2023202420252026

PassApr 30, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailApr 23, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-203.11 observed no handwashing sink at the front customer service counter where the facility is selling beef, cheese, jalapenos and slushy drinks. Instructed to remove all food and drink service to the food prep area or provide an adequate handwashing sink at the front customer counter. Manager removed the crock pot of cheese and beef during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-205.11 observed items in the basin of the handwashing sink located in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to remove items so the handwashing sink is accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued in combination with violation above.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.11 observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink in the rear. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued in combination with violation above.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the rear handwashing sink. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued in combination with violation above.
5. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  3-501.13 observed inadequate thawing of fish. Observed fish thawing in a reach in cooler however the fish was still in the vacuum packaging. Instructed facility must remove fish from the vacuum packaging before thawing as instructed on the vacuum packaging label.
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings located inside of the cabinet in the toilet room and on the window ledge also in the toilet room. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed the front entrance door opened without an adequate screen at the beginning of the inspection. Instructed to provide adequate screening or maintain door closed. Manager closed the front door during the inspection. Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
8. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  2-402.11 observed the male food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
9. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  4-301.12 observed no sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Facility must provide at least 2 sink stoppers in order to properly set up the 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryers with excessive accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.
11. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  6-501.18 observed the toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
12. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-501.15 observed the outside grease dumpster lid not maintained with excessive accumulated grease on the lid. Instructed to remove excessive grease or replace the outside grease dumpster lid. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
13. +4 more
PassFeb 27, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed seasonings not covered in rear prep area. Instructed manager to properly cover all food items to prevent contamination.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed ice buildup inside meat cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of display coolers, prep coolers, reach-in coolers, freezers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, cooking equipment, sinks, bulk containers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manaager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, furnace room, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed window covered in washroom. Instructed manager to provide access to window or mechanical ventilation in washroom.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed missing light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
ConditionalApr 12, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certficate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 155.9f) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foudation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in prep cooler, turkey 56.5f, polish 56.2f, corned beef 56.4f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 30lbs and $70 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
4. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 57.4f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must no be used unitl reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in sales areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
8. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
9. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles not protected on front counter. Instructed manager to invert or cover all single service utensils to protect from contamination.
10. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed ice buildup inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
11. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of display coolers, prep coolers, reach-in coolers, freezers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables. Cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manaager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
PassAug 18, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailAug 15, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 still observed evidence of live roaches crawling on sliding door and on underside of meat display unit.still observed evidence of numerous mice droppings in window sills,in between wood pieces at front service counter,incent holder,under coolers.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/15/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  2-402.11 observed male food handler with long beard and no hair restraints must provide and maintain
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from garbage cans,prep tables,grill table,prep coolers,all reach in coolers & freezers,meat slicer,rolling cart,display & storage shelving units,service counter,window sills.defrost ice build up from all chest freezers.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 : must clean excessive grease,dirt and food debris build up on walls & ceiling throughout premises
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases,display shelves on sales floor and where needed throughout premises
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles,holes in walls,gaps in cracks and crevices.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles from rear yard.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14 : must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  4-301.14 : must place cooking equipment under ventilation hood completely.
10. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Inspector comments: previous core violations from report #2549672 2/10/22 not corrected #47- 4-501.11 observed gaskets on all prep coolers severely dirty and damaged. Instructed manager to replace all gaskets.#49- 4-602.13 observed accumulated grease residue on cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)
11. 63
  Removal of suspension sign
  Observed facility using a cardboard soda signage to cover cdph license suspension sign posted on front door glass on friday, august 4, 2023 at 5:17 pm. Person in charge was informed during the exit interview of inspection that cdph suspension sign shall not be altered, covered nor removed by anyone not authorized to do so. A 2nd license suspension sign was then posted on window at 5:45 p.m.by supervisor. Facility had both license suspension signs visible at time of today's scheduled re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-42-050. Citation issued.
FailAug 4, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,sliced tomato,cut lettuce,ground beef,tc.)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink with hot & cold running water at front service counter where cooked ground beef & nacho cheeses is being served.must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels,or remove food to rear prep area for service must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed rear prep area/dish washing area hand sink is not connected to city plumbing,no running water while food is being prepped.must reconnect sink and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(consolidated violation.)
6. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed tcs ready to eat cooked ground beef at 2lbs. 78.2f in a pot on prep table in main prep area. Product was discarded by manager .must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx. 2lbs. $5.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)
7. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed tcs raw foods stored inside of front meat display unit for sell at improper temperatures such as 15lbs. Chicken legs & tighs 53.5f.15lbs. Party wings-52.3f.5lbs.-chicken tenders 53.6f. 40lbs. Whole chicken wings-55.8f. 2lbs.catfish nuggets-59.9f.2lbs. Catfish filets-52.0f.3lbs. Shrimp-57.9f.5lbs. Tilipia-57.9f.1lbs. Sliced tomato 53.6f.1lbs. Cut lettuce-64.1f. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.81lbs. $187.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
8. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Observed several cans,spray bottles of toxic chemicals such as (windex,awesome,raid,etc) stored amongst open containers of food stored on shelving units in main prep area and rear prep/dish washing area on prep tables.must keep toxic items stored seperately from foods.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
9. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed improper temperature of meat display unit at 55.9f and 1- door prep cooler at 60.1f with tcs raw and ready to eat foods stored inside .a held for inspection tag has been placed on units. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
10. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label shakers and squeeze bottles when food is not in original package.
11. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a gap along bottom of front door and along side of rear door must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.
12. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an infestation of appx. 20 or more live roaches crawling on floor under under chip display shelves on sales floor,on plastic pipe leading underneath meat display unit,on & in between tape on exterior front side of meat display unit,on floor in rear mopsink closet/sleeping quarters,counter top of foam containers and motor of 1- door prep cooler.several dead throughout premises also.appx. 15-20 live large flies flying around premises.appx. 75 or more mice droppings scattered on floor mixed in with dirt in furnance room,along wall bases in rear prep area,front service counter floor and mopsink closet area.observed unknown several different piles of feces on floor in rear furnance room with flies on it and a awful strong smell noted.must remove droppings and feces. Clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/4/23.(priority 7-38-020)(citation issued)
13. +22 more
ConditionalFeb 10, 2022License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of flour in rear not labeled. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Noted bulk food items used for food preparation not in original box but still individually wrapped, stored in freezers accessible to consumers. Instructed manager that these food items must not be accessible to the public. Must properly protect food during storage.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed gaskets on all prep coolers severely dirty and damaged. Instructed manager to replace all gaskets.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease residue on cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed duct tape on bottom of hand sink in prep area. Instructed manager to remove tape and repair any leaks.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed light bulbs over food prep area in need of end caps. Instructed manager to provide end caps and maintain.
FailFeb 8, 2022LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of flour in rear not labeled. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 20 droppings in rear utility closet, over 10 droppings in prep area behind cooking equipment, over 20 droppings in front along windows. Instructed manager to seek service from pest control company, remove droppings, clean and sanitize.priority foundation. 7-38-020(a)
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed gaskets on all prep coolers severely dirty and damaged. Instructed manager to replace all gaskets.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed card board used a lining for shelves in rear. Instructed manager to remove all card board so that surfaces are easily cleanable.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting board in prep area with deep dark groves and staining. Instructed manager to replace cutting board.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease residue on cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed grease residue on wall and floor behind cooking equipment and accumulated food debris on shelves in rear. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed raw wood shelving in prep area and over reach in food coolers. Instructed manager seal/paint all raw wood.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inadequate lighting underneath ventilation hood. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting/brighter bulbs and maintain.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5517×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
568×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
106×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
405×
Personal cleanliness
394×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2831231 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.