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M. L. K. Convenient Store

5540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 3 (Low)

Out of business · as of Jan 7, 2025

M. L. K. Convenient Store was last inspected on January 7, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 7, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no washbowl inside one restroom. Must provide washbowl with hot and cold running water.

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found garbage pileup outside by rear exit door. Garbage included food and bottled soda. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violation not corrected from report dated. 8-29-14. Report # 1494199. 38. Instructed to provide backflow prevention device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no washbowl inside one restroom. Must provide washbowl with hot and cold running water.

  4. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    4 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: Found rear exit door not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom right corner.also,the basement door was wide open during this inspection.instructed to pest proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and ensure doors to the premises are closed at all times

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found rear outside garbage dumpster overflowing. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1383307 DATED 12-13-13 #34 - Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and level floor, replace missing fllor tile, cover floor drains in basement and detail clean under and around equipment. Stock and supplies(soda) stored on floor. nstructed to elevate 6 inches or higher. #35 - Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and replace damaged/missing ceiling tile. And remove foam insulation around wall frames, have smooth, seal all openings and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean #40 - Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers. 03/13/2014 #41 - Unnecessaryu clutter stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and eleavte supplies 6 inche

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide backflow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mopsink faucet.

  5. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    4 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: Found rear exit door not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom right corner.also,the basement door was wide open during this inspection.instructed to pest proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and ensure doors to the premises are closed at all times

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found rear outside garbage dumpster overflowing. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1383307 DATED 12-13-13 #34 - Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and level floor, replace missing fllor tile, cover floor drains in basement and detail clean under and around equipment. Stock and supplies(soda) stored on floor. nstructed to elevate 6 inches or higher. #35 - Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and replace damaged/missing ceiling tile. And remove foam insulation around wall frames, have smooth, seal all openings and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean #40 - Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers. 03/13/2014 #41 - Unnecessaryu clutter stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and eleavte supplies 6 inche

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide backflow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mopsink faucet.

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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: Found rear exit door not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom right corner.also,the basement door was wide open during this inspection.instructed to pest proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and ensure doors to the premises are closed at all times.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found rear outside garbage dumpster overflowing. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1383307 DATED 12-13-13. SERIOUS VILOATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34 - Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and level floor, replace missing fllor tile, cover floor drains in basement and detail clean under and around equipment. Stock and supplies(soda) stored on floor. nstructed to elevate 6 inches or higher. #35 - Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and replace damaged/missing ceiling tile. And remove foam insulation around wall frames, have smooth, seal all openings and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean #40 - Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers. 03/13/2014 #41 - Unnecessaryu clutter stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused ar

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide backflow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mopsink faucet.

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and level floor, replace missing fllor tile, cover floor drains in basement and detail clean under and around equipment. Stock and supplies(soda) stored on floor. nstructed to elevate 6 inches or higher.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and replace damaged/missing ceiling tile. And remove foam insulation around wall frames, have smooth, seal all openings and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet in first unused toilet room not working. Instructed to repair toilet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessaryu clutter stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and eleavte supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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