Csj Gasmart

823 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Csj Gasmart has been inspected four times since 2024. Csj Gasmart was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Csj Gasmart's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (AN ASSORTMENT OF BOBA TEAS) WITH MOLD IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DENATURE AND DISCARD FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID(S) NOT TIGHTLY FITTED CLOSED. INSTRICTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE OUTSIDE PUBLIC WASHROOM, IN THE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN THE BISTRO AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASH, KITCHEN/PREP, AND FRONTLINE AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRICTED TO ELEVATE ON SHELVING AT LEAST 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM.. INSTRICTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jan 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUAT OR CHLORINE SANITIZER. MANAGER PROVIDED BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. LAST RESTAURANT SERVICE TICKET FROM COMPANY DATED 6-28-2022. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 SERVICE REPORTS WITHIN PAST YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. THE FACILITY IS NOT YET OPEN ON THE RESTAURANT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS WITH PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP ON TOILETS AND ON SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON TOILET ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Mar 22, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE THERMOMETER ON INSIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Csj Gasmart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Csj Gasmart on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Csj Gasmart?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Csj Gasmart.

Has Csj Gasmart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Csj Gasmart have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Csj Gasmart means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Csj Gasmart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Csj Gasmart is inspected around two times per year on average.