Grocery StoreLicence 3015843

One Way Fast Food & Grocery INC.

3022 W Madison, Chicago 60612

Latest verdictPassSep 22, 2026 · 22 days ago

Inspections5since Mar 27, 2025

Fail rate40.0%2 of 5 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above 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

Pass60%
Conditional0%
Fail40%

5 inspections from 2025 to 2026 · hover a mark

2026

PassSep 22, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  3-501.13: observed improper thawing methods used for tcs foods. Found a roll of raw ground beef in still water and two bags of frozen chicken in two separate compartments of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as placing tcs food items in cold holding units overnight, or under cold running water
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12: observed the bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled on food cart. Instructed to label and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13: observed the floors under the cooking equipment and food prep tables with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.17: observed the ceiling above the prep cooler with dust and food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13: observed the no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take and maintain record on site.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13: observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed all certified food manager must take and maintain record on site.
FailSep 15, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of the inspection. Instructed a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. A container of chicken wings (51.0f) and legs and thighs (48.7f) stored inside the refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed all cold holding food must be 41f or below at all time. Approximately 15lbs at $180 worth of product discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
3. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed improper thawing methods used for tcs foods. Found a roll of raw ground beef in still water and two bags of frozen chicken in two separate compartments of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as placing tcs food items in cold holding units overnight, or under cold running water.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed the bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled on food cart. Instructed to label and maintain.
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed the outdoor dumpster overflowing with garbage. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation 7-38-020(b), citation issued
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors under the cooking equipment and food prep tables with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the ceiling above the prep cooler with dust and food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed the no food handler certificate on site. Instructed all food handlers must take and maintain record on site.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed all certified food manager must take and maintain record on site.
PassApr 30, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailApr 22, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site, while open and operating. Manager arrived on site but does not have original posted on site only a copy. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold holding temperatures for tcs foods stored inside prer cooler. Found diced and sliced tomatoes (56.0f-57.8f), 3-1/2 gallons of milk (60.3f), 4-containers of sour cream (57.8f), 3.5 bags of shredded cheese (55.0f-56.1f). Instructed all cold holding foods at 41f or below. Approximately 23lbs at $188 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed improper cold holding temperature of prep cooler at the time of the inspection with tcs foods stored inside. Found cooler at 60.0f. Instructed all cold holding units must be 41f or below at all times. Maintenance on site when arrived to fix cooler. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometer inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain in all cold holding units.
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no label on bulk dry ingredient containers. Instructed person in charge that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with common food name.
6. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the pipes behind the cooking equipment with severe build up of grease. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior of the prep cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
9. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Observed no hot running water on site. Handwashing sinks temperatures ranges 54.8f-64.0f and three compartment sink 63.0f. Instructed to restore hot water, so that handwashing sinks reach and maintain 100f and three compartment sink 110f for the duration of service. Maintenance was able to restore hot water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
10. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed wastewater backing up from floor drains in rear dishwashing area and food prep area. When handwashing sinks and three compartment sink is in use, wastewater backs up and pools into dishwashing area and food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors behind and under the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Found debris and trash in mentioned area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed cardboard boxes stored and being used on the floors throughout the rear dishwashing/ prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
13. +1 more
PassMar 27, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed various food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the cooler and freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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

557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
374×
Food properly labeled; original container
583×
Allergen training as required
352×
Approved thawing methods used
572×
All food employees have food handler training
22×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
222×
Proper cold holding temperatures
362×
Thermometers provided & accurate

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 3015843 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.