Canvass
Apr 23, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Western Food Mart
7052 S Western Ave
Last inspected Apr 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
3 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Nov 8, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 : OBSERVED BASEMENT DOOR WITH A GAP ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,MOP SINK AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE HOLES IN BOTH DOORS OF STORAGE AREAS.
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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ON SALES FLOOR.
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, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
License
Nov 6, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO AND UNDER THE CHIP DISPLAY UNIT, ON THE SALES FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE OFFICE ALONG WALL BASES, IN THE BASEMENT INSIDE OF OLD MOPSINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,MOP SINK AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE HOLES IN BOTH DOORS OF STORAGE AREAS.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source