Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Yoyo Food Mart, Inc.
2801 W Harrison St
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3 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 DISCOVERED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORE ON FLOOR AND IN CHIP BOXES ON RACKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE THROUGHOUT STORE AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS.
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
6-501.18: **C** Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RECEIVE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 26, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (ITALIAN BEEF, SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK AVAILIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS.
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 50Other
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMP SINK NOR HAND SINKS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
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 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RECEIVE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source