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TOMMY WEST SIDE FOOD MART

5204 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

TOMMY WEST SIDE FOOD MART has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 14, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 20, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 2020. 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 December 14, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 May 5, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 once on December 14, 2015. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 2020. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • SERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE FRONT OF THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HADN SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COLD HOLDING USED AND HOT HOLDING UNIT) IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
  3. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE FOR CHIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL HOLE OBSERVED IN THE CONCRETE OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR THE BASEMENT TO SEE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  5. License

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FROM A LICENSED COMPANY FOR SERVICE; MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NO DISPOSAL UNIT OR CONTRACT ON PREMISES VERIFYING SERVICE; MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THE THREE COMP SINK IS NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE AS REQUIRED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN ALL COMPARTMENTS TO REMOVE RUST STAINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL HOLE OBSERVED IN THE CONCRETE OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR THE BASEMENT TO SEE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO GREASE RECEPTOR FOUND AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES; MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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