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Paxton Grocery

2156 E 71st St, Chicago 60649 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 3, 2026

1

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 3, 2026

  1. #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 3, 2026LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 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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Paxton Grocery — questions

Did Paxton Grocery pass its last health inspection?
Paxton Grocery at 2156 E 71st St was inspected on Apr 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Paxton Grocery?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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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