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53RD STREET MINI MART

1379 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1386296

Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD STREET MINI MART · 1379 E 53RD 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND AROUND PIPES.

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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 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1386297

Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD STREET MINI MART · 1379 E 53RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1386265

Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD STREET MINI MART · 1379 E 53RD 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 FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR WITH APPX."2-3" OPENING IN CENTER OF DOOR MAKING IT NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER(CRATES,RACKS,POP SLEEVES,ETC)AND TALL WEEDS AND CRATES AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREAS ,CUT DOWN WEEDS AROUND DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CHIP DISPLAY ,SERVICE COUNTER & REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS ,POP COOLER SHELVES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND AT SERVICE COUNTER UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM,CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND AROUND PIPES.

  • 37

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

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON SALES FLOOR,BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1319808

Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD STREET MINI MART · 1379 E 53RD 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: MUST REPLACE MISSING STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASH ROOM OR REPAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING OR BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT COUNTERS,IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO STORE OVERSTOCK,PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1319806

Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD STREET MINI MART · 1379 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. NOTED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WASTE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASH ROOM OR REPAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING OR BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT COUNTERS,IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO STORE OVERSTOCK,PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1319784

Location recorded for this inspection · 53RD STREET MINI MART · 1379 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER AT 43 DEGREES F. MUST ADJUST SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST ALSO SEAL THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE RECORD STORE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT IN THE OUSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO PROPELRY DISCARD REFUSE.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENT COVERS WHERE MISSING IN REAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL LOOSE WIRES IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST FINISH INSTALLING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR HALLWAYS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE MISSING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASH ROOM OR REPAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING OR BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT COUNTERS,IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 37

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO STORE OVERSTOCK,PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 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 2288869.

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