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MIMI FOOD MART

6043 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MIMI FOOD MART has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 28, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 19, 2012, 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: 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.

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2010. 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 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS 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. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SOME WINDOWS ARE STIIL BROKEN. THE METAL FRONT DOOR NEEDS A SCREEN AND SEAL AROUND THE DOOR TO MAKE IT INSECT AND RODET PROOFED. NO AIR CONDITIONING HERE THAT IS WHY THE DOOR IS OPEN. 7-38-020 ALSO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TO THE BACK DOOR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. PAINT ALL THE RUSTY STORE SHELVES THAT NEED IT. PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME OF THE FLOORS IN THE STORE SOFT AND UNSAFE.INSTD. TO REPLACE THEM. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. CEMENT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS LARGE HOLES IN THEM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • .Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORE AND IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE BROKEN CEMENT, BRICKS,WOOD,METAL ECT.IN THE BASEMENT AND OLD HEATERS, FRYER ECT.1ST FLOOR. SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORE AND IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE BROKEN CEMENT, BRICKS,WOOD,METAL ECT.IN THE BASEMENT AND OLD HEATERS, FRYER ECT.1ST FLOOR. SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORE AND IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE BROKEN CEMENT, BRICKS,WOOD,METAL ECT.IN THE BASEMENT AND OLD HEATERS, FRYER ECT.1ST FLOOR. SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
  4. License

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND RAT DROPPINGS 30-40 OF THEM IN THE BASEMENT AND 50 TO 60 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORE SHELVES IN THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMP. TECH TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. ALL WINDOWS THRU-OUT ARE BROKEN OUT IST,2ND AND THIRD FLOOR. SOME OF THE WINDOWS ARE BOARDED UP THREE OF THEM IN THE BACK. INSTD TO REPLACE THE GLASS ALSO DOORS THRU OUT IN POOR REPAIR MAKE THEM TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT RODENT PROOF THEM.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE BACK YARD HAS HIGH WEEDS,GRASS AND GARBAGE ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTD TO CLEANUP THE AREA AND CUT THE GRASS AND WEEDS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT ALL THE RUSTY STORE SHELVES THAT NEED IT. PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE SHELVES,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,TOILET ROOM SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME OF THE FLOORS IN THE STORE SOFT AND UNSAFE.INSTD. TO REPLACE THEM. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. CEMENT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS LARGE HOLES IN THEM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE BASEMENT HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF MOLD ON THEM MOSTLY THE NORTH WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND PAINT WITH MOLD KILL PAINT. STORE HAS HOLES IN THE WALLS AND SO DOES THE BASEMENT. WALLS MUST BE SEALED AND EASY CLEANABLE AND SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR THE LIGHTS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY THRU-OUT IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REPAIR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORE AND IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE BROKEN CEMENT, BRICKS,WOOD,METAL ECT.IN THE BASEMENT AND OLD HEATERS, FRYER ECT.1ST FLOOR. SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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