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A&K FOOD MARKET, INC.

8240 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

A&K FOOD MARKET, INC. has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 12, 2011. The most recent inspection, on November 20, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 3 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 source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 on July 12, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 10 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2011. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND MICE ON SITE,FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES AND 5-6 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,RESTING ON WALLS AND ON FRESH PRODUCE,IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SEAL 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR INNER AND OUTER EXIT DOORS. ALSO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES. ALSO FOUND AN APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH GLASS BLOCK MISSING FROM THE WASHROOM GLASS BLOCK WINDOW. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALSO, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE FLY TRAPS DIRECTLY ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 20. INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE BAGS,CARD BOARD BOXES,EMPTY BOTTLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS,EXPIRED STOCK AND OTHER GARBAGE AND DEBRIS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE GROUND ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR PREP AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF REFUSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND TOILET FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TOILET IN 2ND REAR WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT TOILET FLUSHES PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REPACKAGED OR NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE ALL PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,ALL OTHER COOLERS AND FREEZER,SHELVES,VENTILATION HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,SINKS,TOILETS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES ON SITE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS AS NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS,FREEZER,SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILINGS ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM IN REAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS AND REPAINT AS NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER SALES FLOOR,PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON 2 COMP SINK BEING USED AS A MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE. PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREA.
  3. Complaint

    15 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REACH IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN FREEZERS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1,000 LBS OF FROZEN PIZZA,PRE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,LEAN AND HOT POCKETS, BANQUET CHICKEN DINNERS,LEAN CUISINE STEAK TIPS,STOFFERS TERRIAKI DINNERS,TYSON CHICKEN BITES,STOFFERS LASANGA,TOTINOS PIZZA,HUNGRYMAN CHICKEN DINNERS,JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE,CHICKEN POT PIES,BURRITOS,TGIF POTATO WEDGES,BEEF PATTIES,PORK TAMALES,CORNISH HEN AND FROZEN VEGETABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-58.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. (ALSO, MAY NOT THAW AND REFREEZE)CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN PREP AREA NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. FOUND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A CARDBOARD BOX,TOILET BOWL BRUSH AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAR SINK AND MAKE READILY ACCESBIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FOOD PREP AREA OR IN 2ND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND MICE ON SITE,FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES AND 5-6 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,RESTING ON WALLS AND ON FRESH PRODUCE,IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SEAL 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR INNER AND OUTER EXIT DOORS. ALSO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES. ALSO FOUND AN APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH GLASS BLOCK MISSING FROM THE WASHROOM GLASS BLOCK WINDOW. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALSO, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE FLY TRAPS DIRECTLY ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 20. INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE BAGS,CARD BOARD BOXES,EMPTY BOTTLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS,EXPIRED STOCK AND OTHER GARBAGE AND DEBRIS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE GROUND ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR PREP AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF REFUSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND TOILET FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TOILET IN 2ND REAR WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT TOILET FLUSHES PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REPACKAGED OR NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE ALL PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,ALL OTHER COOLERS AND FREEZER,SHELVES,VENTILATION HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,SINKS,TOILETS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES ON SITE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS AS NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS,FREEZER,SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILINGS ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM IN REAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS AND REPAINT AS NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER SALES FLOOR,PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON 2 COMP SINK BEING USED AS A MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE. PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREA.

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