Canvass
Dec 15, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Samir Market & Tobacco Inc.
8224 S Ashland Ave
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsLicense
Oct 28, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN FRONT TOILET ROOM.
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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR TOILET ROOM HAND SINK BASIN CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REPLACE.
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 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2- DOZEN EGGS-50.0F.4LBS. POLISH SAUSAGE-55.4F.1LBS. SLICED CHICKEN BREAST DELI MEATS-52.5F.2.5LBS. CREAM CHEESE. THE PRODUCT WAS STORED IN A 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8.5LBS.$39.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 42.0F MAY RESUME USAGE.
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 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 53.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 42.0F MAY RESUME USAGE.
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 A GAP IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND WALL OF REACH IN COOLERS,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT TOILET ROOM.
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 28, 2024 · Original Source