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5257 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609
Grocery Store
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Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF NEAR LAUNDRY DETERGENT UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE LARGE REACH-IN COOLER ALONG SOUTH WALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL NEAR WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND ALONG UPPER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR USED FOR STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR COOLER,HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BEEF, AND NACHO CHEESE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT COOLER/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR RESTROOM, AND STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD FOOD MART, INC · 5257 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AND LOG BOOK
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH 53RD FOOD MART
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CLASS OR PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE
Local context · Chicago
245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2234078.
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