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Saad Mini Mart

957 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

Saad Mini Mart has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 11, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 23, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 3 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: 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 October 11, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 once on October 11, 2012. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES WERE NOTED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND INSTALL MISSING SCREEN ON EXHAUST FAN UPPER NORTH WALL LOCATION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS, PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN DISH AREA AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK,COFFEE STATION ALSO FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WERE THE MILK,EGGS ARE STORED FOR SALE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: UNNNECESARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REMOVED,ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  3. License

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • WE FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E.OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES WERE NOTED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND INSTALL MISSING SCREEN ON EXHAUST FAN UPPER NORTH WALL LOCATION.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS, PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN DISH AREA AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK,COFFEE STATION ALSO FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WERE THE MILK,EGGS ARE STORED FOR SALE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNNECESARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REMOVED,ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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