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H & M FOOD MART

9019 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

H & M FOOD MART has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 20, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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 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 December 3, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 on July 14, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2013. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2013. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. ALSO NOTED OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 545432 ON 7-14-11 NOT CORRECTED.(38)MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAINT ALL SURFACES THAT CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE SALES FLOOR.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. ALSO NOTED OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 545432 ON 7-14-11 NOT CORRECTED.(38)MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAINT ALL SURFACES THAT CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE SALES FLOOR.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN HOLDING FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F AND FREEZER AT 40 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND FREEZERS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 112.5 LBS OF HOTDOGS,POLISH SAUSAGE,EGGS,VARIOUS LUNCHEON MEATS,VARIOUS CHEESES,CREAM,FROZEN PIZZAS,FROZEN WHITE CASTLE BURGERS,SPAGHETTI,COOKED GROUND BEEF,AND FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND FROZEN FOODS AT 0 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COOLER,FREEZERS,SINKS,WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN ATTCHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK AND REMOVE BUCKET. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE ON SITE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR PREP AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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