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Twin Mart Food & Tobacco

5360 W Division St

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jul 1, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 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 THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE WORKING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS 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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2621622 DATED:08/04/2025 #37--- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED DELI SANDWICHES PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABELS MUST CONTAIN: THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORING, FLAVORING, AND CHEMICAL PRESERVES. #55---6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SHELVES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE SHOPPING ASILES WITH A BUILD UP OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE CORRECTED VIOLATIONS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

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

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notedCode 61Other

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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/04/2025) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), 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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WTIH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B):OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP.DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED DELI SANDWICHES PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABELS MUST CONTAIN: THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORING, FLAVORING, AND CHEMICAL PRESERVES.

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 46Other

Official wording

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Inspector’s notes

3-304.15(B-D): OBSERVED BOXES OF EXAMINATION GLOVES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EXAMINATION GLOVES TO HAND FOOD, MUST USE FOOD GRADE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS.

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

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER WIT SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SHELVES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE SHOPPING ASILES WITH A BUILD UP OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 23, 2025

Fail

9 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 DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WAS PREPARED ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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
notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER DISPOSITION DATE FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS (TURKEY AND BEEF SANDWICHES) PREPARED ON SITE. SANDWICHES OBSERVED WITH DATES SUCH AS 06/30, 08/10, AND 08/30 STORED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. NO LOGBOOK WAS PROVIDED TO SEE THE INITIAL DATE OF PREPARATION FOR SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS. DISCARD DATE MUST START FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION AND DISCARDED OR SOLD WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF AT $85 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP.DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DELI SANDWICHES PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABELS MUST CONTAIN: THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORING, FLAVORING, AND CHEMICAL PRESERVES.

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 46Other

Official wording

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES OF EXAMINATION GLOVES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EXAMINATION GLOVES TO HAND FOOD, MUST USE FOOD GRADE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER WIT SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SHELVES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE SHOPPING ASILES WITH A BUILD UP OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

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