As of 2026-05-22, Cuates Grocery passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Cuates Grocery

PASS

3247-3249 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Irving Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-05-22

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

core violation

OUTER OPENINGS. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

core violation

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

core violation

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

core violation

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED AN EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL MEAT CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS.

core violation

OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAN WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Sewage

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

core violation

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED ABOVE DISPLAY SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

May 22Routine inspectionPASS

20251 inspection

Jan 3Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20241 inspection

Mar 14New licensePASS

Cuates Grocery health inspection FAQ

Has Cuates Grocery passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Cuates Grocery passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-05-22. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Cuates Grocery have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 10 violations at Cuates Grocery's most recent inspection on 2026-05-22. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Cuates Grocery last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Cuates Grocery was last inspected on 2026-05-22. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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