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SHEIKA FOOD MARKET

2902 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SHEIKA FOOD MARKET has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 23, 2015. The most recent inspection, on April 30, 2020, found no infractions.

1 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: Food temperature control and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 on November 23, 2015. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 23, 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2016. 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 2 times on December 5, 2016. 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. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES AND THE STORAGE RACKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASE, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE WALL PANEL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN ALL.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS SO THAT THERE IS NO GAPS BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD AND THE BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE FRP BOARD.
  4. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE ONE DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE DELI CASE COOLER IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE HVAC CLOSET NEXT TO THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET. REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY AND MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS SO THAT THERE IS NO GAPS BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD AND THE BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE FRP BOARD.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

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