D Train Food Mart

447 E 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60637
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at D Train Food Mart stretching back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for D Train Food Mart dates to Apr 10, 2023.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.

D Train Food Mart scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: THE USE OF SPONGES MUST BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Apr 3, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. APPROX 30-35 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: USING CHLORINE BLEACH TO SANITIZE BUT QUAT SANITIZER TEST STIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROPER STRIPS WITH SANITIZER TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT BOTH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP OR TOWELS, HANDSINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP OR TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED WITH ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED CORRECTLY. MAY NOT STORE BETWEEN PANS AND EDGE OF REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER HOLDER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: THE USE OF SPONGES MUST BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON FLOOR AND BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT SALES AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND BACK ROOM TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. CLUTTER MUST BE CLEAN AND OR ORGANIZED AND REMOVED FROM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MISSING TILES MUST CORRECT AND REPAIR.
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Jun 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. ESTABLISHMENT HAS A POLICY ON PREMISES BUT EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT SIGNED IT; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER STORING CHICKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORED EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND GREASE. ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 27, 2021
Complaint
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM OCTOBER 2, 2020 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SELLING SHELVES WHERE THE CRACKERS ARE, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES BY SOME PACKAGED GOODS, ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES BY THE FRONT DOOR ENTERING BEHIND THE COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVES IN THE DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORED EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER STORING CHICKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH GRILL, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFIRGERATION UNITS, STORAGE COUNTER SHELVES, ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED, SMOKE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 2, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FACILITY. MUST SEAL HOLES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 25, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND ON TOP OF BOXES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DISPLAY SHELVES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FACILITY. MUST SEAL HOLES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7 -38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FACILITY. MUST SEAL HOLES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN WALK IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN DROP CEILING (BETWEEN DROP CEILING AND ROOF). OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7 -38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN COOKING AREA. MUST SEAL, OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS/NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOK LINE IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FACILITY. MUST SEAL HOLES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. REPAIR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 19, 2018
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DELI COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE TURNED ON, OPERABLE, AND MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES,GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, SLICER, AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, DISHWASHING, AND OFFICE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB NEAR FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE PREMISES AND OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 6, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D Train Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D Train Food Mart on file is from Apr 10, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D Train Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at D Train Food Mart.

Has D Train Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D Train Food Mart have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D Train 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.