Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
Sam Grocery
21 E 71st St Frnt, Chicago 60619 · Risk 3 (Low)
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 16, 2025
2
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 16, 2025
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERABLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Jun 12, 2025 | License | Fail | 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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Sam Grocery — questions
- Did Sam Grocery pass its last health inspection?
- Sam Grocery at 21 E 71st St Frnt was inspected on Jul 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Sam Grocery?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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