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CHICAGO CENTRAL PARK FOOD MART

3608 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CHICAGO CENTRAL PARK FOOD MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 22, 2013. The most recent inspection, on April 16, 2021, found no infractions.

1 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, Food temperature control and Pests.

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 2 times on April 18, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 October 8, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 on September 29, 2014. 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 once on April 18, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 16 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA OR REMOVE FOOD TO THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED THE DISPLAY SHELVING DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVING AND THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT AREA, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE BOXES USED FOR TRASH,MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON DELI DOORS AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON GLASS DOORS OF DELI COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SEWER IN BASEMENT,A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ATTACHED OR ABOVE AND SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE HOT FOODS FROM BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO REAR PREP AREA OR INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES AT REAR OVERHEAD DOOR.
  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON POP DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO ATM MACHINE,UNDER PREPACKAGED CANDY DISPLAY,ON MOP & BROOM DISPLAY,UNDER CHIP DISPLAY RACK,IN FURNANCE ROOM ON FLOOR,AT SERVICE COUNTER,NEXT TO UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.BAGS OF POISON ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND OPEN POSION IN BOXES ON STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT AND BEHIND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 9/29/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TALL WEEDS,TREE BRANCHES,TRASH AND CRATES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR YARD.A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS.REMOVE TRASH,DEBRI,TREE BRANCHES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE BOXES USED FOR TRASH,MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLES ON DELI DOORS AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON GLASS DOORS OF DELI COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS ON SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SEWER IN BASEMENT,A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ATTACHED OR ABOVE AND SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE HOT FOODS FROM BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO REAR PREP AREA OR INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL.AND AT REAR OVERHEAD DOOR.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DISPLAY DELI COOLER AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WALL AND IN THE CEILINGS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THE FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.

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