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KING FOOD MART

200 E 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

KING FOOD MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 12, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 5, 2014, 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 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 once on July 27, 2012. 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 June 8, 2012. 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 14 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2013. 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2013. 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

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE BATHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE COFFEE VENDING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND PROVIDE ACCESS FOR INSPECTION. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE A PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE APPROVED PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR SOFT SERVE, SELF-SERVICE FREEZER SPIGOTS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STOCK ROOM,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE A PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE APPROVED PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR SOFT SERVE, SELF-SERVICE FREEZER SPIGOTS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STOCK ROOM,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  5. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. NOTED FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS OBSTRUCTED BY NEWSPAPERS, STOCK AND OTHER ITEMS. ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT HAND WASHING FACILITIES ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE A PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STOCK ROOM,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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