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APPLE FOOD MART

5255 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for APPLE FOOD MART 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
2618453

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1588734

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN WASHTOOM. CLEAN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AND STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1588392

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POTATO CHIP RACKS ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE CRATES; MUST CLEAN AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. ALSO A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. PREVIOUS SERVICE FROM WELCHKO'S PEST CONTROL WAS DONE ON SEPT. 24, 2015 WHERE EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH COMPANY REGARDING SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED WHICH INCLUDE NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT AND SLICING OF DELI MEATS (READY TO EAT). INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN SLICER, MEAT SAW AND GRINDER IN BUTCHER AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED, UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM, CLEAN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER HOLDING BAGS OF ICE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AND STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1459349

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST USE FREEZER GRADE BAGS TO STORE MEAT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MEAT SLICER NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN. 10 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER MEAT SLICER NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR 10 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547938

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CORD ON GRINDER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER & VENTILATION COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT ON PREP TABLE,GREASE TRAP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,FAN GUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & SURFACES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,MISSING, & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW & DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547920

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS TURKEY HAM 46.1F,TURKEY 46.8F,BOLOGNA 47.4F,SALAMI 47.0F,HAM 47.2F,LIVER CHEESE 47.0F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX. 28LBS.$77.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASES IN REAR AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON BRICK AT HOT WATER TANK IN TOILET ROOM,ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME (HAM,TURKEY,SALAMI,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CORD ON GRINDER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT ON PREP TABLE,GREASE TRAP.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,FAN GUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & SURFACES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,MISSING, & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW & DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET & PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 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 STEM THERMOMETER.

  • 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.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
419229

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE FOOD MART · 5255 W MADISON ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BENT LID TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER

  • 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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SAME SINK

  • 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

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