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Sweqi Food Mart

4100 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 3 (Low)

Out of business · as of Dec 9, 2024

Sweqi Food Mart was last inspected on December 9, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 9, 2024 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside reach in display coolers. Must place a thermometer in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in rear of the store. Instructed must paint or seal all wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used as a form of repair for glass door on cooler in rear of store. Must remove duck tape. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several stained or damaged ceiling tiles towards rear of the store. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report posted in facility. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found lights not shielded inside dairy reach in cooler. Must provide.

  3. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments:PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385349 5/28/14 #24 STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IS OVER FLOWING AND POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK.3- COMP SINK IS NOW REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD NEEDED AT OR ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 75 rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as on floor behind ice cream chest freezer at front door,in window sills near same freezer,on floor under package noodle display,on floor next to cat food display,on floor next to raw wood shelving unit in rear area,under hand sink in dish washing area,in corner next to 3- comp sink,next to large gallon juice display,in basement on ledge,also open rodent poison scattered on floor under,around all display units,in basement along wall bases.also front , basement & rear door not tight fitting .must remove droppings & poison,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/28/14(serious 7-38-020).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish washing facilities not maintained the 3- compartment sink grease trap is over flowing and pooling water on floor when water is released from sink.must repair & maintain 3- comp sink.(serious 7-38-030).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard between 3- compartment sink & mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from some food display shelves,service counter.must defrost ice cream freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace wood floor at service counter damaged wood & provide flooring .must clean floor in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained & damaged ceiling tiles throughout,holes in walls behind bag ice freezer,gaps & missing wall bases in toilet room & dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting & shields in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide 1 more sink stopper for 3- comp sink,sump pump lid missing on sewer in basement,drain board needed at or above 3- compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometer .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize or remove articles off of floor or away from walls in basement.

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER TOILET BOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.

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