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53RD STREET MINI MART

1379 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

53RD STREET MINI MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 24, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 15, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on September 24, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on September 24, 2013. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2015. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

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

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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
      • 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
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON SALES FLOOR,BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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.
  6. License

    12 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASH ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
      • 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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