Munchie's Food Mart

6658 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Munchie's Food Mart. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “all food employees have food handler training”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2024
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE. 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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SOME MISSING TILE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchie's Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Munchie's Food Mart on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Munchie's Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Munchie's Food Mart.

Has Munchie's Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Munchie's Food Mart have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Munchie's 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.