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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

First Shop Food Mart

7783 S Exchange Ave

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Apr 23, 2026

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY PEST ENTRY.

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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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-203.13 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE UTILITY SINK WITH AN ADEQUATE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 OBSERVED UNFINISHED COVING IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH COVING WHERE IT IS MISSING.

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

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