Did La Feria Grocery pass its last health inspection?

La Feria Grocery at 9704 S Commercial Ave was inspected on Jul 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at La Feria Grocery?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING A SPECIAL PROCESS MAKING BEEF JERKY AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 50 LBS OF DRIED BEEF AT 74F AND CONTACT THE DEP

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

La Feria Grocery

9704 S Commercial Ave, Chicago 60617 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 28, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 28, 2026

#29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING A SPECIAL PROCESS MAKING BEEF JERKY AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 50 LBS OF DRIED BEEF AT 74F AND CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A VARIANCE REQUIREMENT BEFORE CONDUCTING SPECIAL PROCESSES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
#32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR THE PREPACKAGED RAW MEATS FOR SALE AT THE REACH IN COOLER AND NO INGREDIENTS INCLUDED ON THE LABEL FOR THE GRAB AND GO GUACAMOLE AND NO LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE GRAB AND GO SALSAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SURFACE ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REPLACE WITH AN EASILY CLEANABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CEVICES ON THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 28, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2026	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2021	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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La Feria Grocery — questions

Did La Feria Grocery pass its last health inspection?: La Feria Grocery at 9704 S Commercial Ave was inspected on Jul 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at La Feria Grocery?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED FACILITY CONDUCTING A SPECIAL PROCESS MAKING BEEF JERKY AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 50 LBS OF DRIED BEEF AT 74F AND CONTACT THE DEP
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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