Harper Mini Mart

1467 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2012

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 20, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Harper Mini Mart's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Harper Mini Mart's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 20, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER IN BASEMENT NEAR BOILER.

Jun 26, 2012

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT 51 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE,ON WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED ON CANVASS REPORT # 1229836. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NEW COMPANY INFORMATION.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WORN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE. SEAL WALL BASE ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND SHELVING RACKS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER IN BASEMENT NEAR BOILER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER,MILK AND POP CRATES AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA IN REAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harper Mini Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harper Mini Mart on file is from Jul 20, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Harper Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harper Mini Mart have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harper Mini 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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