Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
New York Food Mart
4136 N Broadway
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4 inspectionsCanvass
May 19, 2026
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 8Handwashing
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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES TO PREPARE A SANDWICH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON WHEN TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 13Contamination
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FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNSAFE AND ADULTERATED FOOD STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE RETAIL FOOD AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF POTATO CHIPS WITH GNAWED CORNERS FROM RODENTS AND RODENT DROPPINGS STORED IN THE CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE SHELVES WHERE THE CHIPS ARE STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE SAFE AND UNADULTERATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, MILK AT 49F, CUT MELON AT 48F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE IN THE RETAIL FOOD AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOM, MOP CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE RETAIL AND STORAGE AREA SHELVES AND IN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 DROPPINGS ON THE PREP TABLES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 350 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE RETAIL AND STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUHGOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY 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 insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS INCLUDING ALONG THE SLIDING DOOR TRACKS, ABOVE AND INSIDE.
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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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2610889 ON 1/23/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. 55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. 55 - OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 23, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 29, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOOR TO FACILITY BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source