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A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart

5300 W Harrison St

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

May 11, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING ON TOP OF COOKED GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED BEHIND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE KNIVES IN SANITARY MANNER

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALLES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING BASIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 14, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND REAR HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPACE AROUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AROUND SIDES.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD DELI COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA(FLIP TOP COOLER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND FURNACE AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 10, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 3, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMTELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... PREP ON ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES, THROUGHTOUT WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE, REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND GROCERY ITEMS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS IN GROCERY SCATTERED ON FLOOR, IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE CORNERS, IN TOILET ROOM, AND FRONT NEAR REGISTERS UNDERNEATH PACKAGED CANDY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2591042 FROM DATE 03/14/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #49-OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, AND SHELVING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION, CRATES, AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (FISH AND CHICKEN BREADING) OF FOOD IN REAR PREP COOLER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION, CRATES, AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, AND SHELVING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 5, 2024

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE OF AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD RESIDUE, AND OTHER DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION: ALL SHELVING AREAS IN THE GROCERY, SUCH AS POTATO CHIP AREA, DOG FOOD, NOODLES, BEVERAGES, ETC.) SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN STORAGE, AND STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION, CRATES, AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION UTILITY & TOXIC PRODUCT CLOSET USED TO STORE CANDY, SWEDISH FISH, PISTACHIO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAR OF FOOD ITEMS.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

DURING INSPECTION, SLICED DELI MEAT, COOKED STEAK, RICE, BEEF STEW, CHICKEN WINGS, PREPARED SANDWICHES WITHOUT ANY LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING ON ALLTCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTEERS TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

DURING INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY COOLERS, ROLLING CARTS, AND SHELVING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source

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