Community Food Mart
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2019
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Score
Community Food Mart has been inspected four times since 2017. On Jan 11, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Community Food Mart's record stops at Jan 11, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE (RAW FISH), AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (MAYO) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH A DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WHERE SNOW CONES ARE BEING MADE, OR REMOVE MAKING SNOW CONES AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND ONLY MAKE SNOW CONES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; 2 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 62F AND 2 LBS OF MAYO AT 54F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORT RECEIPT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FACILITY; 5 BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, 10 IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND 5 MORE UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL OF THE TCS FOODS AND DRY STORAGE THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND PREPACKAGED COLESLAW WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLIDING DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR OF LARGE PREP COOLER IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR BOTH .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LOOSE COVING AT WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK .MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DELI MEAT SLICER IN REAR AND UNUSED WORK EQUIPMENT UNDER TABLE IN REAR BY PREPACKAGED MEAT COOLER.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING FOR BUSINESS OPERATION TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA
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Jan 27, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLIDING DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR OF LARGE PREP COOLER IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR BOTH .
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: LARGE PREP COOLER IN RESTAURANT AREA OF STORE MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A NO CITATION
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 10 MICE DROPPINGS AND DEAD SMALL MOUSE INSIDE FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITIATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LOOSE COVING AT WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK .MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DELI MEAT SLICER IN REAR AND UNUSED WORK EQUIPMENT UNDER TABLE IN REAR BY PREPACKAGED MEAT COOLER.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING FOR BUSINESS OPERATION TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Community Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Community Food Mart on file is from Jan 11, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Community Food Mart?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Community Food Mart.
Has Community Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Community Food Mart have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Community 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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