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ELBO FOOD MART, INC.,

1822 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ELBO FOOD MART, INC., has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 10, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 27, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 10 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 Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 once on October 5, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 November 14, 2016. 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 22 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2017. 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 12, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on November 23, 2016. For example: * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 40) NOTED BEHIND COOLERS ALONG WALLBASE. NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 40) ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND MOTOR AT UNUSED COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, BASINS OF ALL UNUSED SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10/5/17 REPORT 2098328 NOT CORRECTED: OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CHIP DISPLAY TRAYS WITH GNAWED BAGS OF CHIPS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, BASINS OF ALL UNUSED SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR , MISSING TILES AND ROTTING WOOD SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOM WITH WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
  5. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OVER 10 LIVE FLIES IN REAR AROUND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT. OVER 20 RAT DROPPINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOL. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, BASINS OF ALL UNUSED SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR , MISSING TILES AND ROTTING WOOD SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOM WITH WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE GLASS CASE FOR THE DELI MEAT COOLER IS CRACKED. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND BEEF STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED A STORE EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE INSIDE OF THE STORE AND NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED WITHIN THE STORE OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST THE "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT THE FRONT DOOR. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-015.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1975366 ON 11/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1307630 ON 9/10/14 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - PROVIDE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED. 35 - REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. SEAL ALL THE CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE GLASS CASE FOR THE DELI MEAT COOLER IS CRACKED. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND BEEF STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1307630 ON 9/10/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST BETWEEN THE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW ONE. 34 - PROVIDE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED. 35 - REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. SEAL ALL THE CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE GLASS CASE FOR THE DELI MEAT COOLER IS CRACKED. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND BEEF STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE SINK. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS CLOGGED AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK OR IN THE WASHROOM. THE DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE WATER WAS DRAINING INTO AN OVERFLOWING BUCKET WHEN THE WATER WAS RUN IN THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK AND WASHROOM AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1307630 ON 9/10/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST BETWEEN THE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW ONE. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT IS RUSTY. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT. 34 - PROVIDE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED. 35 - REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. SEAL ALL THE CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE GLASS CASE FOR THE DELI MEAT COOLER IS CRACKED. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND BEEF STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST BETWEEN THE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW ONE. THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT IS RUSTY. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL REACHIN COOLERS,REACHIN FREEZERS,STORE SHELF AND THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • PROVIDE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED. LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM AS WELL AS ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE. SEAL ALL THE CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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