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Cali Mart

June 16, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILWET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS NOT ON AND ABLE TO OPERATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 84.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO BOTH REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER UNITS MEET COMPLIANCE. REFRIGERATOR MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES (MILK, RAW CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED DOOR.
code 38
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RMEOVE TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVICE AREA WITH NO LIGHT. NO LIGHT DUE TO POWER SHORTAGE, PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.