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MADISON SUPERMARKET

3824 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MADISON SUPERMARKET has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 30, 2021. The most recent inspection, on November 9, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 5 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 November 2, 2022. 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 once on November 2, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 July 7, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 2, 2022. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 once on July 7, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY. IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE TOILET ROOM OBSERVED APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS. IN THE EXIT ROOM NEXT TO THE ATM MACHINE IN THE REAR OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS. IN THE FRONT ON THE SALES FLOOR OBSERVED APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CHIP RACKS. IN THE REAR DELI MEAT COOLER AREA OBSERVED LIVE ACTIVITY OF 2 ROACHES, IN THE BASEMENT AREA OBSERVED APPROX 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A FULL SERVICE WITH A SERVICE LOG SHEET UP RETURN DATE OF 11/09/2022 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE OLD THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE WITH OLD GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CASUING VERY NASTY ODOR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNTIL ITEM IS REMOVED FROM FACILITY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DELI AREA AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN SPRING ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE EXIT ROOM AREA AND IN THE REAR DELI AREA (SHELVING, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CABINETS AND OTHER ITEMS) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE EXIT ROOM AREA AND THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
  4. License

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP OR TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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