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MARCY'S MART

2343 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MARCY'S MART has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 25, 2015. The most recent inspection, on January 8, 2016, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 December 9, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2016. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2015. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

3 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • CHEST FREEZER MUST BE OPERABLE AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE REINSPECTION,FRONT DOORS ARE NOT PEST-PROOFED,MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,OBSERVED SEVERAL RAT BURROWS ON GROUND ON THE OUTSIDE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS,SERVICE SAID BURROWS ON OUTSIDE WHERE NOTED.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • WEST TOILET ROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED,UNABLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT-SHELVING, WINDOW SILLS, REFRIGERATION SHELVES, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH, PERMANENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE EAST SIDE BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS SMOOTH, PERMANENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO MOPSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE HAVE THERMOMETERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND UNUSED SHELVING AND OTHER CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
  3. License

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT WORKING/TURNED ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TO TURN ON REMAINING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE WEST SIDE BATHROOM HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE-FOUND A LARGE METAL SAFE BLOCKING SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SAFE, ENSURE HANDSINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT-SHELVING, WINDOW SILLS, REFRIGERATION SHELVES, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH, PERMANENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE EAST SIDE BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS SMOOTH, PERMANENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO MOPSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE HAVE THERMOMETERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND UNUSED SHELVING AND OTHER CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

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