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NEW YORK FOOD MART

122 E 35TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · CONVENIENCE STORE

Inspection summary

NEW YORK FOOD MART has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 6, 2016. The most recent inspection, on November 16, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 5 times on November 8, 2018. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 2 times on November 8, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 on November 8, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 November 8, 2018. 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 5 times on November 8, 2018. For example: SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    19 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. GOUND BEEF, AND CHEESE FOR NACHOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS EATING THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES TO SERVE FOOD TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY BETWEEN TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND SOAP AT ANY HANDSINK TO WASH HANDS. MANGER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SOAP TO AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MUST PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL INFORMATION REGARDING MAP OF TRAPS, MDS SHEETS AND INVOICES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 10-12 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR NEAR SNAPPLE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • DISCONTINUE USE OF SPONGES IN DISHWASHING AREA CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZER WHEN USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL POP COOLERS,SINKS,CHIP SHELVES AND ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WHEN HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS USED WASTE WATER DARK IN COLOR AND A FOUL SMELL BACKS OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY THE SNAPPLE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS AND WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DIRTY SINK AND TOILET IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN. ALSO NOTED WATER ON FLOORS IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS #32 REW WOOD SURFACES NOT SEALED. #35LOOSE TILES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND DUST AT VENT IN RESTROOM HAVE NOT BEEN DONE WHEN NOTED DURING LAST INPECTION ON 5/6/2016 TO BE COMPLETED 8/6/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SEE REPORT#1770331
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COUNTER AREA LEAKING A THE DRAIN ALSO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BOTH NEED REPAIR.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED; SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES. NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT FOUND AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND SOME LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER DOOR; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. FOUND LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BY THE COOLER AND REAR DOOR; REATTACH TO THE WALL WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET.

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