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K & M GROCERY, INC.

3179 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

K & M GROCERY, INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 19, 2014. The most recent inspection, on January 5, 2016, found no infractions.

2 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: Pests and Food temperature control.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2015. 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 once on December 28, 2015. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2015. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2015. 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 once on October 27, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  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
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WOOD SHELF IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SHEETS OF WOOD USED AS A FLOOR SURFACE IN THE STORE AISLES AND UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS ALONG THE SIDE WALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SHEETS OF WOOD USED AS A FLOOR SURFACE IN THE STORE AISLES AND UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT DRAINING AND IS CLOGGED AND HAS STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. ALSO, OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS BEING PREPARED NEXT TO THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM THIS AREA AND NOT TO SERVE ANY OPEN FOOD UNTIL THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND INSPECTED. 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT, AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 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 CLEANING BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED THE WALL BASE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILE REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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