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LA FOOD MART

2838 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60612

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Not Ready for LA FOOD MART on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2346083

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2283101

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRCUETD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIRARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH CHICKEN BATTER AND NO COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRCUETD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOT LIMITED TO UNUSED EQUIPMENT,TOOLS, CRATES ETC IN SHOWER AREA IN WASHROOM AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282498

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRCUETD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIRARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH CHICKEN BATTER AND NO COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRCUETD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMINCAL SANITIZING TESTING KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOT LIMITED TO UNUSED EQUIPMENT,TOOLS, CRATES ETC IN SHOWER AREA IN WASHROOM AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282452

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129525

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1445370

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY THE GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 37

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1588259

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, HVAC CLOSET, WASHROOM AND UNDERNEATH THE AISLE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY THE GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORE. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 37

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

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1325027

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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 PREP/SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT. NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1325025

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK CUT OFF AT THE BOTTOM BECAUSE OF A DAMAGE PIPE (LEAK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP/SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT. NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1354002

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FOOD MART · 2838 W ROOSEVELT RD

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: REMOVE SOME RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE,CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP MUST DEFROST THE CHEST ICECREAM CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SECTION OF PREMISES ALSO MUST CLEAN THE GRILL AT PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ONE DRAIN STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER

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How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 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 2278380.

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