Did Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc pass its last health inspection?

Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc at 2657 S Kolin Ave was inspected on Jun 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AL

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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

Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc

2657 S Kolin Ave, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 11, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 11, 2026

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT STORED UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 11, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

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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Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc — questions

Did Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc pass its last health inspection?: Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc at 2657 S Kolin Ave was inspected on Jun 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Zavala'S Grocery Store Inc?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AL
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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