Marathon Gas & Food Mart
7100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Gas Station)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1194844
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 2, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD FOR ADEQUATE DRYING OF UTENSILS/EQUIPMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT, DUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS. -INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS A DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE SINK. -INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MOP SINK HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOPSINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, DUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERL STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE MOPS INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS BUT HANG THEM FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-901.11 OBSERVED NO PLACE TO AIR DRY DISHWARE (COFFEE POTS) AFTER THEY ARE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR-DRYING AGENT AT THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED ONE SINK STEPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES, DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED TEN PACKAGES OF TAFFY GRAPES ON SITE WITH IMPROPER LABELING AND NO PROOF OF WHERE THE PRODUCTS WERE PURCHASED FROM. THE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED PRODUCTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: COMMON NAME, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN, INGREDIENTS (IF MADE WITH TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR. APPROXIMATELY $42.00 AND 10LBS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND EGGS ON SITE AND NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD ITEMS DURING THE RECEIVING PROCESS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED NO PLACE TO AIR DRY DISHWARE (COFFEE POTS) AFTER THEY ARE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR-DRYING AGENT AT THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED ONE SINK STEPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE TWO FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AREA WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON TOP OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO AVOID PEST/ RODENT HARBOARAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LONG, FLUFFY RUG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUG TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/22/2021, REPORT # 2521713 #38 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. #53 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED. #55 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGH OUT SELLING FLOOR AND INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASH ROOMS AS REQUIRED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 28, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS (PASTA NOODLES, CEREAL ETC.) FILLED WITH DUST.FOOD MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND STORE SHELVES FILLED WITH DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE STORE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED SHELVES, BOXES ETC.)IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 20, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM AND HADWASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM REGISTER. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS (PASTA NOODLES, CEREAL ETC.) FILLED WITH DUST.FOOD MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 BASIN'S.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND STORE SHELVES FILLED WITH DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE STORE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED SHELVES, BOXES ETC.)IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 18, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON THE SELLING FLOOR, UNDER SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (EXPOSED HAND SINK, THREE COMP SINK AND UTILITY SINK).
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 15, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS NEAR COFFEE MACHINE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 8, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OBSTRUCTED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, BEVERAGES STORED IN FRONT OF AND AROUND THE SINK. ALSO NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ABOVEMENTIONED SINK OR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-28-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE COFFEE POT AND CAPPUCINO MACHINE IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLERS IN REAR, DIRTY FLOORS AND FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS NEAR COFFEE MACHINE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.