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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

M & H Food Mart 1

1325 N Central Ave

Last inspected Feb 9, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Feb 9, 2024

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

THERE IS NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

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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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notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP, 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THERE IS NO MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES

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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

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