Did Target Stores T-942 pass its last health inspection?

Target Stores T-942 at 2656 N Elston Ave was inspected on Apr 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Target Stores T-942?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Target Stores T-942

2656 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 21, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 21, 2026

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR IN ONLINE ORDER PICKUP NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA, DISPLAY COOLERS/FREEZERS IN GROCERY AISLES OF STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ONLINE PICKUP STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE STOCK AREA BEHIND GROCERY AISLES THROUGHOUT STORE IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD, TRASH ETC UNDER ASILES THROUGHOUT ROOM, AS WELL AS STARBUCK PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS STORED CLOSELY TO FLOOR CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT STOCK ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 21, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 14, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 31, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 27, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 13, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 6, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 18, 2017	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 14, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 3, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 30, 2017	Canvass	Not Ready	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 24, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 19, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 9, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 2, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 7, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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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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Target Stores T-942 — questions

Did Target Stores T-942 pass its last health inspection?: Target Stores T-942 at 2656 N Elston Ave was inspected on Apr 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Target Stores T-942?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS STORING DAIRY, MILK, PREPARED DIPS, VARIETY FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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