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FOODSMART

2901 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FOODSMART on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2627578

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575930

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575943

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (CUT MELONS) ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546550

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546420

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SODA/FOOD SPILLS IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546154 ON 1/5/22 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM TO BE OVER 120F. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED BY THE USER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546154

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(E) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO BE OVER 120F. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK CANNOT BE ADJUSTED BY THE USER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SODA/FOOD SPILLS IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE MIXING VALVE UNDERNEATH BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH OF THE WASHROOMS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2544695

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SODA/FOOD SPILLS IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1512649

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BAKED ITEMS IN SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1512589

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND BUILDUP OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BAKED ITEMS IN SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
581171

Location recorded for this inspection · FOODSMART · 2901 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BENEATH GROCERY SHELVINGS THROGHOUT STORE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1474028.

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