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Empire Food Mart

November 6, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO AND UNDER THE CHIP DISPLAY UNIT, ON THE SALES FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE OFFICE ALONG WALL BASES, IN THE BASEMENT INSIDE OF OLD MOPSINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED BASEMENT DOOR WITH A GAP ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,MOP SINK AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.MUST SEAL OR REPLACE HOLES IN BOTH DOORS OF STORAGE AREAS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR STORAGE CLOSETS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ON SALES FLOOR.
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.

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