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DANISH GAS & FOOD MART, INC

3353-3359 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DANISH GAS & FOOD MART, INC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 31, 2014. The most recent inspection, on March 15, 2017, found no infractions.

2 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, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 March 8, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 8, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 October 31, 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 22 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2017. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON DISPLAY NOTED 15 VARIOUS BAGS OF CHIPS ON THE DISPLAY CHIP RACK GNAWED INTO, ALSO NOTED MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THESE BOXES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE BAGS OF CHIPS. TOTAL COST $7. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE THE DISPLAY CHIP BOXES ON THE SELLING FLOOR. NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHIP DISPLAY AREA. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANIZITE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3rd DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGH OUT STORE TO REMOVE DUST, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THOUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY AREA. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS. MUST REPAIR ANY ROOF/CEILING LEAKS AND REPLACE STAINED TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE PROPERTY AREA AND ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. ALL STOCK STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER. EMPLOYEES REMOVED DEBRIS DURING INSPECTION.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • STILL NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-18-16 ON REPORT# 1966635. THE DUMPSTER WITH THE BROKEN LID WITH THE LARGE HOLE IN IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. ALSO NOTED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE DUMPSTER IS SEVERELY RUSTED OUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION,NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND ALL SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP NOTICED THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR OPENINGS IN LOWER BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE PROPERTY ARE, (ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. ALL STOCK STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER LEFT IN PAIL IN REAR AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANED MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • STILL NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-13-16 ON REPORT# 1965868. THE DUMPSTER WITH THE BROKEN LID WITH THE LARGE HOLE IN IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND ALL SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP NOTICED THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR OPENINGS IN LOWER BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVED DUMP SINK AND COUNTER CABINET FOR COFFEE MACHINE WHICH HAS A FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE ON THE SALES FLOOR. MUST EITHER RE-INSTALL THE SINK AND CABINET OR REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE AND DISCONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA(ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING). ALL STOCK STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER LEFT IN PAIL IN REAR AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANED MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-4-16 ON REPORT# 1965868 NOT CORRECTED:-19- REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CORAL AND A LARGE HOLE FOUND IN THE LID OF THE NORTH DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP THE ENCLOSED AREA CLEAN AND HAVE THE DUMPSTER REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. THE TRASH ON THE GROUND INSIDE THE ENCLOSED AREA WAS CLEANED DURING INVESTIGATION. THE DUMPSTER WITH THE BROKEN LID WITH THE LARGE HOLE IN IT HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. MGR STATED THAT THE COMPANY HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND EXPECTS TO HAVE A NEW DUMPSTER ON SITE SOON. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND ALL SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP NOTICED THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR OPENINGS IN LOWER BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVED DUMP SINK AND COUNTER CABINET FOR COFFEE MACHINE WHICH HAS A FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE ON THE SALES FLOOR. MUST EITHER RE-INSTALL THE SINK AND CABINET OR REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE AND DISCONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA(ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING). ALL STOCK STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER LEFT IN PAIL IN REAR AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANED MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CORAL AND A LARGE HOLE FOUND IN THE LID OF THE NORTH DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP THE ENCLOSED AREA CLEAN AND HAVE THE DUMPSTER REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND ALL SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP NOTICED THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR OPENINGS IN LOWER BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVED DUMP SINK AND COUNTER CABINET FOR COFFEE MACHINE WHICH HAS A FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE ON THE SALES FLOOR. MUST EITHER RE-INSTALL THE SINK AND CABINET OR REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE AND DISCONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA(ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING). ALL STOCK STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER LEFT IN PAIL IN REAR AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANED MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE CHIP RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND ONE LIGHT NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS AND SHIELDS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WOKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

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