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A.S.O. FOOD MARKET, INC.

2902 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

A.S.O. FOOD MARKET, INC. has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on November 23, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 9 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 and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 19 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2015. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2015. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 16, 2015. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE UTILITY SINK; INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE PROVIDED IN EITHER OF THE TWO FOOD PREP AREAS. PREMISES HAS A DELI AREA AND A MEAT CUTTING ROOM. THE DELI AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL. BOTH AREAS LACK AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. 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
      • OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. THE FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE WASHROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. STORE ITEMS ORGANIZED AND OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER AT THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN FIXTURES) MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA NEED GENERAL CLEANING
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH CHIP RACKS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE REAR PREP AREA
  6. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE FRONT EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 NCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ,THE STORAGE CLOSET IS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA ,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING-UP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK IS FILLED UP WITH WATER AND RELEASED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA NEED GENERAL CLEANING
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH CHIP RACKS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE REAR PREP AREA
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not maintained in adjacent storage/prep room. Instructed to seal floor with non-toxic sealant.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls-exposed brick not maintained. Instructed to seal exposed brick with non-toxic sealant.
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in left side of three compartment sink, water coming up middle compartment-cloudy with grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not maintained in adjacent storage/prep room. Instructed to seal floor with non-toxic sealant.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls-exposed brick not maintained. Instructed to seal exposed brick with non-toxic sealant.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Supplies not properly stored in adjacent storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
  9. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE REAR BUTCHER SHOP ARE NOT SANITARY, REPAIR OR COVER THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN FROM FLOOR TO CEILING. INSTALL AN EASY TO CLEAN EXPOSED HAND SINK BACKSPLASH AND MOP SINK BACKSPLASH.

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