Grocery StoreLicence 1800376

Lalich Delicatessen

4208 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60630

Latest verdictConditionalAug 5, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections21since Mar 10, 2010

Fail rate10.0%2 of 20 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below 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

Pass75%
Conditional15%
Fail10%

21 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

201020132016201920222025

ConditionalAug 5, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed vacuum sealed cured and smoked meats and vacuum packaging machine on site with no approved HACCP plan. Instructed manager to provide approved HACCP plan. Vacuum sealed foods tagged; vacuum packaging machine tagged. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
2. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Observed vaccuum sealed food and vacuum packaging machine on site without variance. Instructed manager to provide variance for vacuum packaging. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.
PassSep 24, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris inside slicer. Instructed manager must clean slicer and maintain.
No verdictApr 14, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassJul 30, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJul 23, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed no logbooks on site indicating conformance with approved HACCP plan. Instructed to provide logbooks and maintain them on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings throughout basement. Instructed to remove rodent droppings and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed the following core violation not corrected from report #2584407 dated 10/31/2023: #51 " found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassOct 31, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced.
PassJun 24, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found bulk food containers with no labels.must provide.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found floors not clean at rear preparation areas. Must provide.
PassFeb 9, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk storage containers of spices, sugar, etc not labeled with common name. Instructed to label all bulk ingredient containers.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed hose next to 3 compartment sink used to spray floor and equipment. Instructed all items used in the establishment must be food grade.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed slight leak coming from interior top of deli display cooler containing sausages. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed clear water overflowing out of air gap underneath 3 compartment sink onto floor when sink is filled and released. Instructed to contact a plumber and repair or replace so that water does not over flow onto floor.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed hose attached to water line on wall near 3 compartment sink with no back flow preventer. Instructed to provide backflow preventer.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter inside front closet located next to cash register. Instructed to organize and remove all unnecessary items from premises.
ConditionalAug 1, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods not properly dated in both walk in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
4. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Violation partially corrected. Variance for smoking meat provided but not for vacuum packing.vacuum packed meat 30 lbs remain tagged .
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
6. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Must wore effective hair restrain while working
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must repair broken and damaged gaskets on reach over freezer unit
8. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed that some equipment to be bigger than 3 compartment sink and cant be submerged in wash water in sink (big plastic barrels and containers).must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or .must submit the procedures to cdph at food@cityofchicago.org for approval prior to re-inspection.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear food prep area
ConditionalJul 23, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods not properly dated in both walk in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
4. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed that facility does smoking of meat for preservation. Found several different meat products on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago department of public health approval for HACCP process. Product condemned in walk in cooler#1 see comments priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued
5. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Observed that facility smokes meat for preservation and does vacuum packing and no variance obtained and presented from regulatory authority at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 combined with violation #29
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
7. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Must wore effective hair restrain while working
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must repair broken and damaged gaskets on reach over freezer unit
9. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed that some equipment to be bigger than 3 compartment sink and cant be submerged in wash water in sink (big plastic barrels and containers).must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or .must submit the procedures to cdph at food@cityofchicago.org for approval prior to re-inspection.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear food prep area
PassFeb 15, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to clean, repaint or replace metal racks with rust accumulation inside (2) walk-in cooler in rear prep area.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of (2) exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink and prep and storage shelves in front and in rear prep area.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to repair loose 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.------------must repair slow draining exposed hand sink in front prep area.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles stored in rear prep area to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
PassSep 22, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Foods not labeled/dated inside walk in cooler. Must label/date foods.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed standing water on floor at rear prep area. Must keep floor dry/clean throughout.
PassApr 24, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler by the swing door,instructed to repair/replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent faucet at three compartment sink is leaking from handles and base of neck faucet instructed to repair.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Meat slicer at front counter with excess encrusted food,instructed to clean
PassOct 22, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed food debris on shelves in walk in coolers. Instructed manager to clean shelves and maintain.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.
PassJan 9, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed ice build up on display cooler (left side cooler) condensers. Must remove/melt accumulated ice build up.
2. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb above front counter. Must replace with working light bulb.
PassApr 23, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surface of exposed hand sink with food debris accumulation behind front prep area
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dirt debris along the walls and in all corners throughout basement.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Noted some black mold like build-up on walls behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and/or install frp paneling or sheet.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to repair faucet with leak at 3 compartment sink.
PassOct 30, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors under heavy equipment, and rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
PassDec 1, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor in front prep area by exposed hand sink needs detailed cleaning(corners).
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Water damaged ceiling tiles by pass thru door in kitchen area shall be replaced.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean need cleaning(detailed).
PassMar 30, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Storage shelving in bsmt. Storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors by front counter, and rear kitchen area need cleaning(corners).
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Ceiling tiles above front counter not clean needs cleaning, damaged ceiling tile in prep area shall be replaced.
4. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
PassMar 19, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean the following: the bottom interior of the cabinet with the meat slicer, bottom shelve by the front windows,and the display shelvings with minimal accumulated dust and maintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean in detail the floor under the wire racks, especially by the wheels of the legs of the wire racks inside the walk in cooler.
FailMar 10, 2010No EntryRisk 1 (High)

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

337×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
326×
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
346×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
293×
Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
393×
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 1800376 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.