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A & A SOUTH FOOD MART

1101 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

A & A SOUTH FOOD MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 8, 2017. The most recent inspection, on January 7, 2021, recorded 1 infraction.

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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 July 17, 2020. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 July 17, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 January 7, 2021. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11 OBSERVED A COFFEE POT ON THE LEDGE OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. THE COFFEE MACHINE WAS NOT ON DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE COFFEE POT TO A FOOD PREP AREA THAT CONTAINS A HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALL (UNDER A SHELF) TOWARDS THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED PIC ON SITE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED (TCS) FOODS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,( IE BEEF 157.0F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH.INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FOR EMPLOYEE,( UNCLEAN FOOD PANS,UTENSILS) STORED INSIDE OF SINK. EMPLOYEE REMOVED FOOD PANS, LIDS, UTENSILS-COS. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTHING IN OR IN FRONT OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN PREP COUNTER.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A COVERED RECEPTACLE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH BAGS OF TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED REAR STORAGE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SODA STORAGE ON POP CREATS, NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE REAR HAND SINK, AND IN THE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED THE SODA STOCK NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6"OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. ALSO ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, NO PEST CONTROL, OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR UNDER THE REAR COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SODA STORED ON POP CREATS, NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL STORAGE/COOLERS AND CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE REAR HAND SINK, AND IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED THE SODA STOCK NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.ALSO ORGANIZE CLUTTER, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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