Canvass
Jul 24, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Tooja Food Mart
4035 W Madison St
Last inspected Jul 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP IN DOUBLE DOORS TO PREVENT PEST 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
6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING IN THE MIDDLE OF FACILITY PEELING AND FALLING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN, AND MAINTAINED.
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, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 3, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CEILING IN MIDDLE OF FACILITY PEELING AND FALLING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP IN DOUBLE DOORS TO PREVENT PEST 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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE FOR FACILITY IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CONTRACT FOR TRASH REMOVAL.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source