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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Quick Food Mart 2, Inc.

547 N Kedzie Ave

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint

May 14, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTITICATE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

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 issues
notedCode 11Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ON SITE PREPARED AT HOME. PER PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION FOOD ITEMS ARE SOMETIMES COOKED AT HOME AND TRANSPORTED TO FACILITY. FOUND GROUND BEEF, ITALIAN BEEF, AND NACHO CHEESE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED ALL FOOM ITEMS MUST BE PREPARED ON SITE AND NEVER AT HOME, PER FOOD CODE. PRIORITY 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STOVE ON SITE WITH NO VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE IT. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA 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, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 24, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REACH IN ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A GAS STOVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE GAS STOVE.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER SERVING FOOD.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 29, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 20, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 13, 2024

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source

License

Dec 21, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source

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