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SOUTH SHORE MINI MART, INC

7603-7643 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SOUTH SHORE MINI MART, INC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 5, 2017. The most recent inspection, on November 18, 2024, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. 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 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.

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2024. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2024. 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 March 18, 2021. 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 April 24, 2019. 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 10 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR BOTH WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMP. SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • TRASH AND DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING/DAMAGED AND WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • POOR LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  2. License

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTER/EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED PROCEDURE POSTED FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NECESARRY ITEMS NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESARRY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDWASHING FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE( PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOWELS-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED ON ABOVE VIOLATION( 6-301.11.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. HANDWASHING SINK NOT VISIBLE OR ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DO TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER BUILD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AREA ( GAS CANS, LARGE CABINET,POPS,ETC AND CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL CORDS) INSIDE OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED THAT NOTHING MUST BE INSIDE, IN FRONT AND ON HANDWASHING SINK.MUST BE ACESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) ON ABOVE VIOLATION.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PROVIDE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PERON IN CHARGE PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT END OF INSPECTION-COS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF COOLER AND DISPLAY STORAGE SHLVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR DISHWASHING/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSCESSARY ITEMS NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AREA AND STORAGE OFF FLORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE.
  4. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-401.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-903.11 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE REFUSE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
  5. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH RACKS AND SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

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