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FATHER & SON FOOD MART

5700 S DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FATHER & SON 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
2582398

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON FOOD MART · 5700 S DAMEN AVE

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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575064

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON FOOD MART · 5700 S DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR(TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM) OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AROUND THE FRYER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS(GREASE).

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2456795

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON FOOD MART · 5700 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE HALLWAY AND WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129476

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON FOOD MART · 5700 S DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES AND CLUTTER ON FLOOR INSIDE TOILE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1970580

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON FOOD MART · 5700 S DAMEN 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: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUS PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES AND FIXTURE BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE TOILET TANK IN THE WASHROOM.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1501968

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON FOOD MART · 5700 S DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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121 of 154 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 2364000.

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