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KIMBALL KWIK MART

1700 N KIMBALL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

KIMBALL KWIK MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 6, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2023, 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, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • 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 December 18, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 February 21, 2014. 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 13 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2012. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN COOLERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN DISPLAY AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED (1)ONE LIVE CAT BEING FED,CAT LITTER IN THE CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE SODA 2 LITERS,BOXED GUM CANDY ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT LIVE ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • Continue to observe evidence of rodent activity approx. 100 rodent (rat-mice)droppings throughout the food establishment beneath cluttered grocery shelvings,cluttered basement storage areas also dead bugs are found inside the light shields throughout the grocery areas.The pest control log book must be updated with a map locator to identify pest control services also the front door must be tight fitting all across the bottom.Must detail,clean and sanitize all affected areas,remove cluttered conditions,reccomend a pest control service,seal all noticeable openings throughout the premises.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • See Critical violation#14.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, INSIDE REACH-COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES FROM FLOOR AREA, INVEST IN SHELVES THATS ABLE TO BE CLEAN UNDER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, AND AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS FROM STORE, COMING FROM BASEMENT
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED (1)ONE LIVE CAT BEING FED,CAT LITTER IN THE CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE SODA 2 LITERS,BOXED GUM CANDY ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT LIVE ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • Continue to observe evidence of rodent activity approx. 100+ rodent (rat-mice)droppings throughout the food establishment beneath cluttered grocery shelvings,cluttered basement storage areas also dead bugs are found inside the light shields throughout the grocery areas.The pest control log book must be updated with a map locator to identify pest control services also the front door must be tight fitting all across the bottom.Must detail,clean and sanitize all affected areas,remove cluttered conditions,reccomend a pest control service,seal all noticeable openings throughout the premises. Critical violation 7-42-090.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • See Critical violation#14.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, INSIDE REACH-COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES FROM FLOOR AREA, INVEST IN SHELVES THATS ABLE TO BE CLEAN UNDER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Violation #40 now corrected.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, AND AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS FROM STORE, COMING FROM BASEMENT
  6. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPING UNDER AREA WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED, BASEMENT AREA AND REAR AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UPTO DATE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE BOOK, AND FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, INSIDE REACH-COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL CRATES FROM FLOOR AREA, INVEST IN SHELVES THATS ABLE TO BE CLEAN UNDER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB THATS OUT IN FRONT AREA OF STORE AND PROVIDE SHIELD ON LIGHT SAME AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLER
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, AND AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS FROM STORE, COMING FROM BASEMENT

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