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7 DAYS FOOD MART

5267 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

7 DAYS FOOD MART has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 25, 2017. The most recent inspection, on April 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 26, 2023. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on July 26, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on September 25, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

10 inspections

  1. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE COMPLETED ON 2/22/22. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED AFTER THAT DATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWICE PER YEAR BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 3/1/2022, REPORT #2552364. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND A SHOPPING CART FILLED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD AND OTHER ITEMS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF AND BLOCKING THE REAR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, RE-ORGANIZE AREA, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS FOR THE GROUND BEEF AND ITALIAN BEEF IN BETWEEN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE CHIP DISPLAY RACKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST ELEVATE SHELVING UNITS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED VARIOUS ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES ON SHELVING 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE GROUND AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE (STRIPS) ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO ADEQUATELY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE SHELVING UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CAULKING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL UP OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENRTY POINTS FOR PESTS. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON WEST AND EAST FRONT WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, IN FRONT OF OPERATION NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Instructed manager to provide and maintain a barrier/sneeze guard between food prep area and customers at the front of the store.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL UP OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENRTY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

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