I & O Food Mart
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2015
55
Score
Going back to 2014, I & O Food Mart has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that I & O Food Mart's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 29, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 13 violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
I & O Food Mart's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE AND ITALIAN BEEF IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:25 A.M. AFTER REINSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PREMISES IS A 24 HOUR OPERATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS AND OTHER PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF NEAR FRONT PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,MICROWAVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS& WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LEAKY HANDLE STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORAGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS ,EQUIPMENT , HOT WATER TANK,OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC ICE BAGS AND ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MANNER.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2015
Complaint
18 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10 DOZ. EGGS 45.0F-45.1F,1LB.DICED RAW CHICKEN 45.4F,3LBS. COLESLAW 44.7F,5LBS POTATOE SALAD 45.7F,1LB. RAW SHRIMP 50.0F,15LBS.RAW GROUND BEEF 44.0F-44.1F,50LBS.CHUBBS OF TURKEY BREAST 43.6F,44.0F,44.1F44.8F,44.9F.40LBS.RAW CHICKEN WINGS 45.0F,40LBS. RAW CHICKEN BREAST 47.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.165LBS.$166.50 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE THAT IS USED FOR SELLING BAGGED ICE TO CUSTOMER.OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR MISSING AND A BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG DRAPPED OVER OPENING ,BLACK AND PINK MOLD ON A INTERIOR PARTS OF MACHINE AND A GREEN PIECE OF UNKNOWN OBJECT INSIDE SITTING ON ICE CUBES AND ICE SCOOP .MUST REMOVE ICE & GARBAGE BAG,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.REPLACE MISSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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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 APPX.20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.ALSO MILKY COLORED STANDING AND POOLING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.POSSIBLE BREEDING ARE FOR FLIES.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUND WITH BOXES,TRASH ,DEBRI AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON GROUND AND AT REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND BOTTLES AND TRASH STUFFED INSIDE OF LID WHERE LID CAN'T CLOSE.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,DEBRI & GREASE FROM AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND READY TO EAT LUNCHEON FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY & HAM,HOT ITALIAN BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DESSERTS AND OTHER PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE PROPERLY.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF NEAR FRONT PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,MICROWAVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS& WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LEAKY HANDLE STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORAGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS ,EQUIPMENT , HOT WATER TANK,OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC ICE BAGS AND ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MANNER.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS CHEESE SAUCE, DELI SANDWHICH,CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE AND NO RUNNING WATER (HOT OR COLD). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FOR REPORT #1296963 DATE 11-5-14 STILL NOT CORRECTED (38)NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.(36) LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA.(32)DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STORAGE AREA,TOILET ROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Nov 10, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: -COMP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,AND DOORS ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR ENTRANCE AND FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNCLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING,WALLS,AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.OWNER NOT ABLE TO WORK VENTILATION FAN.MUST HAVE VENTILATION OPERABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER OF ARTICLES,EQUIPMENT PARTS NOT USING.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO CLEANING EQUIMENT NOT MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR,WASTE CAN,DUST PAN,BROOM.MUST REPLACE
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Nov 5, 2014
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS. WALK IN COOLER-47.1F,PREP COOLER-59.9F.MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE TRASH,CLOTHES,ETC ON GROUNDS IN DUMPSTER.ALSO NO DUMPSTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET FACILITIES NOT CLEAN,MAINTAINED ,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,AND DOORS ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR ENTRANCE AND FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNCLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING,WALLS,AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.OWNER NOT ABLE TO WORK VENTILATION FAN.MUST HAVE VENTILATION OPERABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER OF ARTICLES,EQUIPMENT PARTS NOT USING.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO CLEANING EQUIMENT NOT MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR,WASTE CAN,DUST PAN,BROOM.MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I & O Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I & O Food Mart on file is from Oct 29, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I & O Food Mart?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at I & O Food Mart.
Has I & O Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I & O Food Mart have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I & O Food Mart means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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