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ANO FOOD MART, INC.

3954 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ANO FOOD MART, INC. has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 23, 2015. The most recent inspection, on November 23, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 5 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.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 December 6, 2017. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2017. 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 October 4, 2017. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2017. 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 once on March 23, 2015. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PEST ACTIVTY WAS OBSERVED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12-15 LIVE ACTIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND REFUSE ITEMS OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER ONTO THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW WITH THE LID OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN WITH GARBAGE ITEMS MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AND THE LID MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS ON THE SLICING SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REAR DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE DELI MEATS ARE STORED AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51F BY MY THERMOMETER. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATUR OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED DELI MEATS, VARIOUS SAUSAGES, AND EGGS INSIDE OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER IN THE REAR AT 56F. CDPH DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $750. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS SODA CRATES AND STORAGE ITEMS BLOCKING THE PATH TO THE HAND SINK. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PEST ACTIVTY WAS OBSERVED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12-15 LIVE ACTIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND REFUSE ITEMS OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER ONTO THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW WITH THE LID OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN WITH GARBAGE ITEMS MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AND THE LID MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS ON THE SLICING SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING LOOSE FROM THE CEILING; REATTACH PROPERLY. (FAN DOES WORK)
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT CONNECTED; REATTACH DEVICE TO DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE OBSERVED AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE PREP AREA; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN THE COOLER STORING THE MILK; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THIS COOLER.

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