Kmart #3371
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, Kmart #3371 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2016. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kmart #3371 dates to Jan 14, 2016.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kmart #3371's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SWINGING LID/DOOR (THE ONE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE)ENCASING THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE PIZZA OVEN. FOUND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO DETAIL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN RACKS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED PIZZA DUST AND OTHER DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL RESTROOM FLOORS ON PREMISES. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 6 RESTROOMS. FOUND PAPER ON THE FLOOR IN ALL RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SODA, ICEE AND COFFEE DISPENSING AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN REAR AREA OF THE STORE. ABOVE STATE RESTROOM HAS A WORKING TOILET STALL. MUST REPAIR 2 OUT OF 3 DIFFICULT TO FLUSH TOILETS IN THE LADIES STAFF RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. ONE LADIES TOILET STALL IS WORKING PROPELY AT THIS TIME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE ROOM AREA LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE LARGE COMPACTOR LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE STORE.FOUND OLD EMPTY GREASE BOXES AND UNUSED RACKS AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST ORGANIZE TO REPVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS AT PIZZA STATION,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY SHELVING DOWN GROCERY AISLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA STATION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES FRONT AND REAR OF STORE,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND OUTSIDE STORAGE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-YOXIC FINISH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/WASH STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: FOUND FRONT DOORS TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.FOUND 6-8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE CABINET BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREA IN THE REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS,ELECTRICAL ROOM ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A CURRENT IDPH LICENSE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST PROOF DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1098577 9/7/12. 30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. 12/07/2012 33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN THE KITCHEN; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, COOKING/PREP EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, COUNTERS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE SERVING STATION. IN STAFF LOUNGE; COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN, AND DISPLAY COOLERS AT FOOD SELLING AREA. 12/07/2012 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; IN KITCHEN, AT REAR SYRUP STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER PALLETS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRIED BY MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. 12/07/2012 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. 12/07/2012 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 11/29/13. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-YOXIC FINISH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/WASH STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Sep 7, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN THE KITCHEN; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, COOKING/PREP EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, COUNTERS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE SERVING STATION. IN STAFF LOUNGE; COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN, AND DISPLAY COOLERS AT FOOD SELLING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; IN KITCHEN, AT REAR SYRUP STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER PALLETS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRIED BY MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 27, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 20, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER AT LITTLE CAESARS FOOD PREP AREA AT 50.1F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN READY TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 3LBS. CKD. CHICKEN AT 48.5F, 5LBS PIZZA SAUCE 49.5F, 8LBS SAUSAGE AT 48.7F AND ABOUT 3LBS OF SLICE VEG. AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED V=$150.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING PIZZA DOUGH AND ANSWERING THE PHONE AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS, BUT REUSING THE SAME SOILED GLOVES. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. GLOVES MUST NOT BE REUSED. POOR HYGIENIC PREACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ACTIVITY; ABOUT 15 FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON REAR DISH WASHING AREA WALLS AND GARBAGE CONTAINER; ALSO ABOUT 8 MORE FRUIT FLIES ON THE SODA MACHINE AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS/EQUIPMENT. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, FREEZER, OVENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA, COUNTERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, SODA MACHINES AND TRAYS. IN STORE, BREAKROOM, COOLER, CABINETS AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 12, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN REAR FLOOR DRAINS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kmart #3371 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kmart #3371 on file is from Jan 14, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kmart #3371?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kmart #3371.
Has Kmart #3371's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kmart #3371 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kmart #3371 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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