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MAYA SUPERSTORE, INC.

3536 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MAYA SUPERSTORE, INC. has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 8, 2019. The most recent inspection, on December 19, 2024, found no infractions.

2 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 September 26, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 times on August 8, 2019. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 August 8, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 11 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2019. 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2019. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 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 SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO SERVICE/MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. THE FRONT HAND SINKS LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. THE REAR HAND SINK FAUCETS ARE STRIPPED. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • -FOUND THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AND WITH HOLES IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DAMAGED TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
  4. License

    18 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 FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND 10 BIG AND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT THAT WILL BE USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • FOUND THE PRESSURE OF THE COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO SERVICE/MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. THE FRONT HAND SINKS LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB. THE REAR HAND SINK FAUCETS ARE STRIPPED. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA WITH TALL WEEDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME. -FOUND THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AND WITH HOLES IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DAMAGED TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THERE'S AN AUTOMOBILE IN THE REAR AND A LOT OF CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER. ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

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