Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for H MART on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623040
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALLS AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST SEAL.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304384
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PRESENCE OF EXCESSIVE WASTE/SEWAGE BACK-UP COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS INTO BOTH THE MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED, WHILE BUSINESS IS OPERATING. TEMPORARILY CLOSED SIGNS ARE POSTED ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE, AND TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE TO REPAIR PROBLEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOTH MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS, WATER AND/OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCT ISLES, AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS, AND DOCK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304446
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291074
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS, IN THE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE FOR CUTTING MEAT IN MEAT PREP AREA, STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE UTENSILS, AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MEAT PREP, CAFE, AND MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229806
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229491
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2.102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC,. ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 2.401.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING BAKERY ITEMS WHILE PREPARING BAKERY ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT EATING,OR DRINKING IS PROHIBITED WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREAS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, HEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6.501.111 OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. ALSO, 20 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN THE REAR OFF THE DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AD SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3.306.11 OBSERVED RAW CRABS FOR SALE, STORED IN AN OPEN BIN ON ICE, UNPROTECTED (NO SNEEZE GUARD) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR, ACROSS FROM THE FISH COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ON DISPLAY MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2.402.11 EMPLOYEES OBSERVED PREPARING FOOD IN BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON ON 1-COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND/OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCT ISLES, AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS, AND DOCK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN BAKERY AREA, AND THROUGHOUT DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2.102 13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150594
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at room temperature, in the following areas: Aisle 6 on wire shelving racks- 63.7f, 10bs of vegetable kimbap rice rolls, at a value $100.00 Bake shop counter top- 66.7f, 2lbs of sausage pastry, at a value of $25.00 68.7f, 3lbs of sausage soft France, at a value of $25.00 68.0f, 4lbs of ham and cheese pastry, $25.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 19lbs, at a total vaule of $175.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40f or less for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed blocked exposed hand sinks at the following locations: -Exposed hand sink in bake shop/kitchen prep area. Said, exposed hand sink was blocked by rolling rack and food cart. -Exposed hand sink, at meat counter in rear, was blocked with box of single use gloves and kitchen utensils. Said exposed hand sink also had no soap or paper towels at time of inspection. -Observed no paper towels at exposed hand sink, in Izakaya Yume restaurant station. Informed site at time of inspection that all exposed hand sinks must be accessible and have adequate soap and paper towels at all times to ensure pro per hand washing. Observed no hot water at exposed hand sink at Sangs kitchen restaurant station, next to 3 compartment sink. Water temperature at time of inspection was 68.8f. Violation corrected during inspection. Above violations were corrected during inspection. Critical violation #7-30-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Food not protected. -Inadequate food protection: fermenting vegetable, made on site (kim chi) without dept approval. Manager stated that product was fermented/made on site. Instructed to discontinue until a variance is obtained, at So Gong Dong, restaurant station. Site discarded 5lbs of kim chi, at a value of $25.00 -Observed raw beef and chicken stored in same bus tub container, in Sang's kitchen restaurant, at Astor 3 door Astor cooler. -Observed raw calimari stored above shredded cabbage in Astor 2 door cooler, at Izakaya yume restaurant station. -Observed frozen and raw shrimp stored in open faced display ice chest, in middle of showroom floor, within guess pathway, adjacent to Seafood counter with no protected/sneeze guard or shields. -At bakery, observed assortment of pastry items, Chestnut bread, pizza bread, Walnut and raisin bread, buttercream bread, apple pie, cruller bread, in open-faced display case with no glass barriers or sneeze guards to protect Foods. -Open faced freezer chest across/adjacent to sea food counter with assorted frozen fish balls, squid balls, shrimp balls, etc. with no sneeze guard, shield or door, to protected product during storage. Informed site that food must be protected while in protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED, CAKES, FRENCH BREADS,ROLLS ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND DATE PACKAGES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cracks throughout floor in rear walk in cooler, located in receiving area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Food handler requirements not met, throughout facility. instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. if someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130130
Location recorded for this inspection · H MART · 711 W JACKSON BLVD
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 duct tape used as a means of repair around floor drains, underneath 3 compartment sink, in the following areas: -Korean dish wash -Japanese dish wash -Bake shop dish wash Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed floor drain underneath three-compartment sink in bake shop area cracked and broken. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dust on surfaces throughout operation, on open faced display coolers shelving, preparation counter tops and display shelving. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cracks throughout floor in rear walk in cooler, located in receiving area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed raw wood and unfinished plastered wall throughout receiving area, as well electrical closet and server closet. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60661
145 of 191 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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