M. L. K. Food Mart

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND FRAME.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOM,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST SEAL OUT LET COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST GROUT WALL TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT & WALL BASES,WINDOW SILLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND FINISH PAINTING WALLS THROUGHOUT.
  code 35
• 🌡️thermometers missing
  Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
  Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND END CAPS
  code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 21, 2010: 6 findings 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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