Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
Metro Market
1521-1523 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 3 (Low)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 12, 2026
1
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 12, 2026
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD OR DRYING RACK ABOVE THE SINK.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED MISSING METAL FLOORING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ALONG THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO THE WASTE CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | License | Pass | Risk 3 (Low) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Metro Market — questions
- Did Metro Market pass its last health inspection?
- Metro Market at 1521-1523 W Fullerton Ave was inspected on Jan 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at Metro Market?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD OR DRYING RACK ABOVE THE SINK.
- 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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