WEST LOOP MART

1006 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Grocery Store

15 inspections

CanvassMar 18, 2025
0 infractions
LicenseNov 16, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassNov 16, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassApr 13, 2022
2 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED TURKEY PASTRAMI AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 48.5F, SWISS CHEESE FOUND AT 43.7F, HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY FOUND AT 46.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE FOUND AT 46.4F AND TZATZIKI SAUCE FOUND AT 45.5F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER 44.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassJun 17, 2020
1 infraction
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A DISINFECTANT IS REQUIRED AS PART OF THE KIT TO DISINFECT THE SURFACE TO KILL NOROVIRUS IN CASE OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 15, 2019
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN DISPLAY COOLER AND FREEZER IN GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY AN MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 8, 2019
6 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NO NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN DISPLAY COOLER AND FREEZER IN GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING ON HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - SEE VIOLATION 60.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184367 ON JULY 9, 2018, VIOLATION #55 STATES MUST REMOVE NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT (SOFT SERVE MACHINE, COOLER,) FROM GARAGE AND FROM BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE GARAGE 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassJul 9, 2018
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1-B, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FRO EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD; LUNCH MEAT, IN REAR 2-DOOR COOLER, WITHOUT LABELS OR CONSUME-BY DATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO CHECK FOOD HOT & COLD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETER DAILY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION . CORE
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLER , AND CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE MICROWAVE OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DARK MARKINGS ON WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT (SOFT SERVE MACHINE, COOLER) FROM GARAGE AND FROM BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE GARAGE 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR NEXT INSPECTION.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANAGER'S ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 24, 2017
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RAW WOOD SIDE BOARD, ALONG, LEFT SIDE OF FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AND IT TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT, ON WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND/OR RESEAL. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassOct 17, 2017
6 infractions
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1966450, DATED:10/14/2016, NOT CORRECTED. #41 EXTREME CLUTTIN REAR CONNECTED GARAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN, ABOVE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RAW WOOD SIDE BOARD, ALONG, LEFT SIDE OF FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AND IT TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT, ON WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND/OR RESEAL. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, (PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AND LARGE ICEE MACHINE) STORED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR OF OPERATION, NEXT TO BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE MAINTAIN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PESTS HARBORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassOct 14, 2016
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WORN AND STAINED SURFACES ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS, CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - EXTREME CLUTTIN REAR CONNECTED GARAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES.
CanvassJan 26, 2016
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - METAL STEM THERMOMTER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER. PROVIDE SAME.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - UNUSED/NON-WORKING SOFT SERVE MACHINES ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
CanvassJun 25, 2015
7 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE ITEMS AND REMOVE FROM PREP AREAS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THE SLICER, PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE FROZEN DESERT MACHINE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT CLOSET,NEAR THE REAR EXIT AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassOct 9, 2014
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS, COOLERS AND PREP SURFACES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING FACILITIES AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER SINKS AND BEHIND COOLERS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROPERLY INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER AND ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE ATTACHED STORAGE GARAGE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. (INCLUDING RESTRAINTS FOR LONG BEARDS)
LicenseSep 17, 2013
0 infractions