Grocery StoreLicence 2896107

Arzan Market

4706-4708 N Kimball Ave, Chicago 60625

Latest verdictFailSep 30, 2026 · 13 days ago

Inspections5since May 15, 2023

Fail rate60.0%3 of 5 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingMedium 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

Pass40%
Conditional0%
Fail60%

5 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

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FailSep 30, 2026ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no exposed hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas and food service areas. Management instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink in all areas where food is prepared, served or where dishes are washed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 11
  Food obtained from approved source
  Observed several foods being sold on the retail shelves and in the display coolers from an unapproved source. Observed packaged snacks, yogurt drinks and bread with no label information or incomplete label information on them and no invoices provided stating where the food is produced. Management instructed that all food sold in the establishment must be from an approved source and properly labeled. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed incomplete label information provided on prepackaged foods (snacks, bread, drinks, raw meat) stored on the retail shelves and in the display coolers. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged food items.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed boxes of rice and meat stored on the floor in the rear prep area and walk-in cooler. Management instructed to store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw meat and cut raw vegetables stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler and freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean all 3 basins of the 3-compartment sink. Clean the interior and exterior of the freezers in the rear food prep area. Clean all food prep tables and stand mixer, and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean the dried animal blood on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must provide proof of food handler training.
PassJul 23, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
FailJul 15, 2024ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no address/location information on prepacked goods sold (cheese and yogurt) in display cooler at rear of store. Distributor name is present. Instructed manager to ensure that all prepacked items are appropriately labeled with name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 30 mouse droppings under shelves and along walls in the dry storage room next to mop sink and along walls and behind couches in the rear prayer room. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain area free of mouse droppings. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items (boxes of cookies) stored on the floor in the rear dry storage and prayer room area. Instructed manager to elevate at least 6 inches from floor.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop stored in yellow bucket in between use. Instructed manager to store mop to allow it to dry in between uses.
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from 05/18/2023, report #2575850: #38) 6-202.15 observed gap on bottom of rear exit door and both front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. #56) 6-304.11 observed dusty vent cover above mop sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, citation issued.
PassMay 18, 2023License Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed packages of raw sugar, almonds and raisins not labeled with common name. Instructed manager that common name needs to be added to packages of items not in original packaging.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed gap on bottom of rear exit door and both front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed holes in ceiling throughout establishment. Instructed manager to replace ceiling panels or to smoothly seal holes and maintain in good condition. Observed holes around pipes in ceiling of server/small storage room. Instructed to smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-304.11 observed dusty vent cover above mop sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
FailMay 15, 2023LicenseRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no diarrhea and vomit spill kit on premises. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packages of raw sugar, almonds and raisins not labeled with common name. Instructed manager that common name needs to be added to packages of items not in original packaging.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no pest control log book on premises. Instructed manager to obtain and to keep pest control on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c)
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed gap on bottom of rear exit door and both front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed holes in ceiling throughout establishment. Instructed manager to replace ceiling panels or to smoothly seal holes and maintain in good condition. Observed holes around pipes in ceiling of server/small storage room. Instructed to smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dusty vent covers in the employee washroom and above mop sink. Instructed manager to clean 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

374×
Food properly labeled; original container
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
101×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
111×
Food obtained from approved source
471×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

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 2896107 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.