Food Safety Report: Estela Minimarket, 1315 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60642 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 28, 2026
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates on the floor in the prep area. Instructed to remove.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards in the prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace cutting boards.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup on cooking equipment and walls in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to clean.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed facility does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Premises is currently using residential trash cans/bins. Instructed to obtain a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed facility maintains old/unused/broken equipment throughout the facility. Instructed to discard/remove from the premises.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burned out lightbulb above the grill/fryer area in the kitchen/prep area.

Source: chicago.gov