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Western Food & Tobacco

6257 S Western Ave, Chicago 60636 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 17, 2026

2

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 17, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: One inch gap under front door, instructed to rodent proof doors.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: No mop sink provided, instructed to install.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Broken mechanical vent in restroom, instructed to replace.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 17, 2026LicensePassRisk 3 (Low)
Mar 27, 2026LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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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Western Food & Tobacco — questions

Did Western Food & Tobacco pass its last health inspection?
Western Food & Tobacco at 6257 S Western Ave was inspected on Jul 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Western Food & Tobacco?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: One inch gap under front door, instructed to rodent proof doors.
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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