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MA QUICK MART, INC.

1653 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MA QUICK MART, INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 1, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 26, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 May 19, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 22 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2022. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TCS FOOD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE TILE PIECES LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN TCS REACH IN COOLER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND SALES FLOOR DISPLAY SHELVES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET,GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED TALL WEEDS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN REAR YARD.MUST CUT TALL WEEDS AND REMOVE TRASH AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386771 9/2/2020 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47-MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE TABLE ON SALES FLOOR.#55-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND MOP SINK AREA,SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE TABLE ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,MOP SINK BASIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM & MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.18 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.111 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES (TOILET ROOM & SERVICE COUNTER) AND PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,TOILET ROOM AND MOP SINK AREA,SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE TABLE ON SALES FLOOR
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,MOP SINK BASIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM & MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.18 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES,GARBAGE BAGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE OF GROCERY CARTS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.111 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES (TOILET ROOM & SERVICE COUNTER) AND PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,TOILET ROOM AND MOP SINK AREA,SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK AREA
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2386385 8/21/20 NOT CORRECTED.# 10- NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN OR POSTER ON HAND WASHING.#56- NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
  6. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE TABLE ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,MOP SINK BASIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM & MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES,GARBAGE BAGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE OF GROCERY CARTS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES (TOILET ROOM & SERVICE COUNTER) AND PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,TOILET ROOM AND MOP SINK AREA,SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2268760 3/1/19 NOT CORRECTED.# 10- NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN OR POSTER ON HANDWASHING.#56- NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKINGS ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS AND FOOD EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN OR POSTER ON HANDWASHING.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

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