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Eddy's Food Mart

July 18, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR AND FRONT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH SPACE AROUND FRAME OF REAR DOOR AND 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILTY ON BOXES, FLOORS, AND COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED WITH FOOD GRIME AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD GRIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD GRIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON COLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS INCLUDING GASKETS AND TRACKS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WASHBOWL SINK AND TOILET IN RESTROOM. OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND REPLACE TOILET SEAT AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEE TO ACQUIRE NEW TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609027 DATED: 12/12/24 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, LOOSE, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN STORE AND KITCHEN AREA, AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #55MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE STORE, PARTICULARLY IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN AND IN THE UNUSED COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.MPRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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