Wally Food Mart

October 15, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED A MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM HIS CELL PHONE. INSTRUCTED PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM A CELL PHONE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED A MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM HIS CELL PHONE. INSTRUCTED PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE FROM A CELL PHONE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG-BOOK ON SITE. THE SERVICE REPORT THAT WAS PRESENT TO THE INSPECTOR WAS DATED FROM THE YEAR 2022. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE AND PROVIDE RECEIPTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C). • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY DOING THEIR OWN PEST CONTROL WITH FLY STRIPS HANGING AND MULTIPLE CANS OF RAID THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO DO PEST SERVICES. • 6-501.112 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD LARGE FLIES IN THE SLIDING DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD FOR THE USE OF DRYING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AFTER BEING WASHING RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED OLD CHIP RACK BOXES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 12, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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