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AAA FOOD MART, INC.

2700 W 25TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

AAA FOOD MART, INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 28, 2016. The most recent inspection, on December 8, 2021, found no infractions.

2 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2020. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 1, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 1, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL PLUMBING MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SYSTEM. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FACUET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WHO IS PRESENT FOR DAY TO DAY OPEREATIONS MUST POSSESS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATTION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF) IS BEING PREPARED HANDLE AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PREPARED TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVING STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND NO HAND WASHING SINK WHERE NACHOS WITH BEEF AND CHEESE ARE BEING PREPPED BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVING PREP STATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE NACHO PREP AREA BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER OR MOVE ALL FOOD PREP TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT HAS A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT TRAPS AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET TRAPS THAT ARE ENCLOSED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
  5. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVING STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND NO HAND WASHING SINK WHERE NACHOS WITH BEEF AND CHEESE ARE BEING PREPPED BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVING PREP STATION IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE NACHO PREP AREA BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER OR MOVE ALL FOOD PREP TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT HAS A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT TRAPS AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET TRAPS THAT ARE ENCLOSED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED AN UNUSED REACH IN COOLER, HOT DOG MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN THE INTERIOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORE IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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