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I Z FOOD MART

2624 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for I Z FOOD MART on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088223

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071819

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763688

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-030

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1752193 DATED 4/19/2016 NOT CORRECTED: #24)NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. NOTED AN OPENING UNDERNEATH THE DIVIDER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT ALLOWING WATER TO DRAIN FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SEALED AND SMOOTH OR REPLACE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY FOIL LINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE FOIL, KEEP GREASE TRAP CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED UNEVEN PAVEMENT ON FLOORS AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THEN MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR HALL WAY AND AT THE HEATING/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM/HEATING UNIT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752193

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. NOTED AN OPENING UNDERNEATH THE DIVIDER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT ALLOWING WATER TO DRAIN FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR HALL WAY AND AT THE HEATING/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM/HEATING UNIT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441819

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTELSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LID AT THE CHEST MEAT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DUST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. MUST. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325082

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH 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: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353628

Location recorded for this inspection · I Z FOOD MART · 2624 W NORTH 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: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING ON WALL NEAR ELECTRIC OUTLET IN REAR OFFICE ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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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 2271066.

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