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ASHLAND MART

1528-1540 W LAWRENCE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ASHLAND MART has been inspected once by Chicago Department of Public Health, on December 11, 2014. The most recent inspection, on December 11, 2014, recorded 5 infractions.

No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 December 11, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 3 times on December 11, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 December 11, 2014. 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.

1 inspection

  1. License

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REPLACE CABINET DISPLAY CASE SURFACE AT THE CASH REGISTER AREA IN FRONT AREA AND BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CIGARETTE SHELVING RACK AT THE CASH REGISTER AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULTATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULTATION. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKE FLOOR TILES AT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLES AND OPENING AT THE WALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE LEADING TO THE RESTROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MSUT REPLACE WALL COVING ALONG WALLS AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR MOP SINK LOCATED AT THE MECHANIC SHOP SPACE CONNECTED BY A DOOR. MOP SINK IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE BELOW THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE RESTROOM. PRESENTLY A WRENCH IS BEING UTILIZED TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER FACUET HANDLE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE 4 DOOR COOLER AT ALL TIMES.

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