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Estela Minimarket, Inc.

1315 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60642

Grocery Store · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Low
score 0/100
5
inspections on file
12
total violations
1
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-08) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 1 critical violation across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. A
    2026-06-08
    Pass · Canvass Re-Inspection
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FACILITY MAINTAINS OLD/UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD/REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
  2. –
    2026-06-04
    No Entry · Non-Inspection

    No itemized violations published for this inspection.

  3. F
    2026-05-28
    Fail · Canvass
    • minor 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.
    • minor 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.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • CRITICAL 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PREMISES IS CURRENTLY USING RESIDENTAIL TRASH CANS/BINS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A COMM…
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MAINTAINS OLD/UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD/REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THE GRILL/FRYER AREA IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
  4. –
    2026-05-07
    No Entry · Non-Inspection

    No itemized violations published for this inspection.

  5. A
    2025-08-26
    Pass · Canvass
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Unnecessary items stored through out kitchen, tools, old equipment.... Instructed to remove
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Kitchen in need of major cleaning, greasy shelves, debris on meat slicer, grease build up on gyros machine. Instructed manager to clean kitchen through out and maintain.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.