Star Food Mart
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Star Food Mart has been inspected five times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Star Food Mart scores about where you'd expect for a Hyde Park restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on crackers not intended for individual sale remove.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below food storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty boxes from rear storage area.
590.005/5-501.110-C
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the shelving where the laundry detergent is located. PIC was able to provide an extermination report from 8/31/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Recommend more frequent pest inspections. Clean and sanitize shelving to remove rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the floor underneath the toliet to be caving in. Repair tiles and ensure the toliet is safe. Contact licensed carpenter to repair flooring and tiles. Observed a few stained tiles in the back room. Paint or replace tiles.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Sweep basement floor and stairs. Remove soda crates and provide proper storage. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area. Observed soiled floors sweep and clean floors. PIC is still cleaning out the basement and he's taken a lot out. Continue cleaning and organizing.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the shelving where the laundry detergent is located. PIC was able to provide an extermination report from 8/31/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Recommend more frequent pest inspections. Clean and sanitize shelving to remove rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mops being stored on the floor in the back room. Provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the floor underneath the toliet to be caving in. Repair tiles and ensure the toliet is safe. Contact licensed carpenter to repair flooring and tiles. Observed a few stained tiles in the back room. Paint or replace tiles.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Sweep basement floor and stairs. Remove soda crates and provide proper storage. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area. Observed soiled floors sweep and clean floors.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mops being stored on the floor in the back room. Provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement is filled with equipment shelving items. PIC stated that everything in the basement is from the previous owner. The basement needs to be clean organized and decluttered. Remove all unnessary items ensure all items are 6 inches off the floor. Sweep basement floor and stairs. Remove soda crates and provide proper storage. Remove crates and sweep up the grounds in the trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple expired foods through out the store. Ham in the refrigeration unit frozen meals in the freezer snacks across from the cash register. Spoke to the PIC and asked him to go through the store and ensure staff is trained on expired foods. Food items can goods need to be dusted and cleaned. Clean to remove dust
590.003/3-701.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen food items in the freezer unit sticking to the shelves. PIC stated that the freezer is not working properly. Items are frozen to the shelf. Contact licensed company to repair freezer. Provide invoice.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mops being stored on the floor in the back room. Provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed slush machine and coffee machine being stored on the counter. PIC stated he is not using the equipment. Remove equipment. Observed items being stored in the 3 bay sink. Clean and organize the back room and remove the clutter.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a soiled bathroom. Clean toliet sink and walls in the bathroom
590.006/6-501.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items being stored in the back room on the floor. Ensure items are being stored 6 inched off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Food Mart on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Food Mart?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Star Food Mart.
How does Star Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
Star Food Mart most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has Star Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Food Mart have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Star Food Mart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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