RecordWell Data

Cali Mart

2800 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

12cited violations
0serious tier
2inspections
9tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3082285
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262120

Inspections

  1. Jun 26, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RMEOVE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH NO LIGHT. NO LIGHT DUE TO POWER SHORTAGE, PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 16, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILWET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS NOT ON AND ABLE TO OPERATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 84.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO BOTH REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER UNITS MEET COMPLIANCE. REFRIGERATOR MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES (MILK, RAW CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED DOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RMEOVE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH NO LIGHT. NO LIGHT DUE TO POWER SHORTAGE, PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.