RecordWell Data

Nayab Mart

2449 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

58cited violations
2serious tier
11inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1444872
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023130
2021190
2019150
20181120
2017172
2016130
2015160
2014150
2012130
2011250

Inspections

  1. Dec 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS IN THE FRONT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  2. Mar 5, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED MISSING SUPPLIES FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY PACKAGED GOODS ON PREMISES WITH INGREDIENTS LIST MISSING ON LABEL. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLATTEN CARD BOARD BOXES ON SITE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF SOILED APRONS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED APRONS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

  3. Jul 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALT POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROOF OF THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLENING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 19, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE READY TO EAT NUTS, BEANS, SPICES ARE RE-PACKAGED, RE-LABELED, WEIGHED AND SOLD. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      FOODS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS HELD IMPROPERLY IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. DRY WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND VISIBLE SOIL.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW MEAT CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP, BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, RE-SURFACE OR USE THE OPPOSITE SIDE FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT THE HOSE ATTACHMENT TO THE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE GROCERY, MEAT PREP AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST NOT STORE BICYCLE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.----MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS BACK PACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BADLY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP ROOM AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER AND PRODUCE DISPLAY FREEZER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.5F AND 20.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AND 0F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND DISPLAY FREEZER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED MILK PRODUCTS(44.6F, 55.4F,56F), EGGS 48.0F, MILK CREAM SPREAD 54.1F,YOGURT(48.9F, 47.1F, 46.8F), MANGO YOGURT 50.0F, CHEESE SPREAD 47.1F, KHOA/MAWA (MILK PRODUCTS) 55.8F, ICE CREAM (21.2F/24.6F), CHICKEN HOT DOGS ASSOTED(20.3F,14.3F, 20.7F, 17.9F)CHICKEN (23.7F/22.6F), SAMUSA 21.2F, HAMBURGER PATTIES 29.7F,KABAB 30.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 200 LBS OF PRODUTS WORTH $480.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. NOTED MILK CRATES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON WINDOWS AND RAILS OF THE MEAT DISPLAY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES ALONG PIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PAEST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREMISE NOT PROPER ELY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  6. Aug 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED. IF DARK GROOVES CAN NOT BE REMOVED CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FALOORS OF WLAK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

  7. Oct 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under shelving/racks in walk in cooler, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep area, rear storage area shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shields in rear storage area by walk in cooler, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

  8. Apr 15, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ALONG THE DOOR OF #3 AND #4.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST EVEN OUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AS YOU WALK OUT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT MEAT CUTTING STATION TO REMOVE MEAT SPLASHES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR SLIGHTLY SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.

  9. May 30, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 5 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(X1DOOR) AND 7 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER(X2 DOORS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, ABOVE THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 12, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Apr 5, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #158336 DATED 6/2/09. MUST INSTALLED A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF UTILITY MOP SINK OR REMOVE HOSE FROM PREMISES AND THREADED NOZZLE OF THE FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER (VACUUM THE CARPET) AND MAINTAIN. ALL EXPIRED FROZEN PKG. FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE WALL IN THE CUTTING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.