3022 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60612
West SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Prep cooler malfunctioned, forcing disposal of $188 in perishable food; no certified manager on duty.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE PRER COOLER. FOUND DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES (56.0F-57.8F), 3-1/2 GALLONS OF MILK (60.3F), 4-CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM (57.8F), 3.5 BAGS OF SHREDDED CHEESE (55.0F-56.1F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 23LBS AT $188 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. FOUND COOLER AT 60.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MAINTENANCE ON SITE WHEN ARRIVED TO FIX COOLER. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
One Way Fast Food & Grocery Inc. has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 22, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.