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LION'S MARKET, INC

8201 S EXCHANGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

LION'S MARKET, INC has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 19, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2018, recorded 8 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2018. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 August 10, 2018. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • 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 20 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2018. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • : 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.16 CORE..OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. 7-38-020.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13(A) OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE PREP AREA; SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENITLATION FAN ON THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT FAN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14(A) OBSERVED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO EQUIPMENT NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION UNDERNEATH HOODED SYSTEM.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-205.11(A) FOUND NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OR IN THE WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-030.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-601.11(A) THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 7-38-030.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.16 CORE..OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. 7-38-020
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-2-2.14 FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK WATER LINE; MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030(C)
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.13(C) NO OUTDOOR DISPOSAL UNIT ON SITE; MUST PROVIDE AN OUTDOOR DISPOSAL UNIT FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL. 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13(A) OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE PREP AREA; SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENITLATION FAN ON THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT FAN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14(A) OBSERVED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO EQUIPMENT NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION UNDERNEATH HOODED SYSTEM.
  3. License

    15 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OR IN THE WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • THE WALK-IN COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMP WAS AT 66.4F; INSTRUCTED THAT THE UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK WATER LINE; MUST PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NO OUTDOOR DISPOSAL UNIT ON SITE; MUST PROVIDE AN OUTDOOR DISPOSAL UNIT FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT FAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE PREP AREA; SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THE REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO EQUIPMENT NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION UNDERNEATH HOODED SYSTEM.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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