S & a Mini Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 3, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed verifiable employee health policies on site for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer inside or reach in coolers containing eggs, milk, bacon. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 7 large rodent droppings on floor scattered in rear storage room and on top of hot water tank located in same area. Instructed to remove droppings clean and sanitize effected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink in unsanitary condition during time of inspection and in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all sccumulated food debris, clean equipment at frequency to prevent recontamination of equipment and untensils. Must maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures located in toilet room in need of cleaning. Must maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of trash and miscellaneus items on ground surrounding outside receptacle. Instructed to remove and maintain refuse area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout facility with large cracks, gaps/ holes with presence of expanded spray foam throughout grocery store, storage spaces and alongside of display casing located near registers. Instructed to remove dutc taped carboard box in place under cooking equipment.instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2603890 on october 2, 2024. They are as follows... 4-601.11(c)must detail clean all countertop, display and storage shelving and the interior of reach in coolers, also must defrost and clean interior of the ice cream display freezer. - observed clutter through out premises. Must remove all unnecessary items to prevent harborage. Must elevate stock 6" off the floor and away from the wall for cleaning and pest monitoring. Floors need cleaning to remove debris and litter underneath display shelving. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout. Must replace and maintain. Instructed to correct all noted previous violations above and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Oct 2, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pic has no city sanitation certificate as required.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all counter top, display and storage shelving and the interior of reach in coolers, also must defrost and clean interior of the ice cream display freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter through out premises. Must remove all unnecessary items to prevent harborage. Must elevate stock 6" off the floor and away from the wall for cleaning and pest monitoring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning to remove debris and litter underneath display shelving.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles through out. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as ground beef & cheese sauce. Instructed manager that a city certified manager must be onsite at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Employee oniste has no food handler training as required. Must comply or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. May 15, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy where all employees acknowledge their responsibilities in reporting any illnesses transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedures nor clean up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide a clean up kit. Maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: The hand washing sink in the rear with debris and equipment inside. Instructed to keep sink accessible and free of any items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Rear room where the hand washing sink is located is cluttered. Instructed to remove the clutter and organize the areas. Maintain clutter free storage areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored inside the bucket. Instructed to store hanging up to air dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the storage racks with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front/rear of the facility. Also, must fix the ceiling in the toilet room. Instructed to replace the ceiling tiles, fix the ceiling and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 23, 2017 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

     Inspector’s note: Invert all single service containers inside unused cooler under hot holding unit behind front counter to protect from dust, dirt, contamination

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of unused cooler and shelves behind front counter, display shelves, coolers, and freezers in sales area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners behind front counter, in sales, washroom and rear storage areas.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Install an exposed sink behind front counter where nachos with cheese and beef are preared and served. Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and provide adequate stoppers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Provide metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.

5. Jun 16, 2017 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap and paper towels at exposed sink in rear and exposed sink not accessible. Three cases of orange juice and tea stored on top of exposed sink and basin filled with debris. Instructed manager to provide soap, paper towels, and remove all items from exposed sink. Exposed sink must be accessible for proper hand washing. Critical violation 7-38-030

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean and maintained. Observed an excessive amount of trash, debris and cardboard boxes stored on ground outside rear door. Instructed manager to properly store all garbage in dumpster. All garbage shall be stored in metal containers with tight-fitting lids and shall be kept covered. The area outside of establishment used for storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Serious violation 7-38-020

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

     Inspector’s note: Invert all single service containers inside unused cooler under hot holding unit behind front counter to protect from dust, dirt, contamination.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of unused cooler and shelves behind front counter, display shelves, coolers, and freezers in sales area, all sinks in rear storage area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners behind front counter, in sales, washroom and rear storage areas.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in rear storage area. Provide light shields in prep area behind front counter.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Install an exposed sink behind front counter where nachos with cheese and beef are preared and served. Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and provide adequate stoppers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Provide metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment, tools, etc inside utility sink and rear storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

6. Feb 19, 2016 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The floor tile in the rear storage room is in poor repair; must repair floor tile.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no wall coving at the lower wall base in the storage room in the rear; must provide to seal wall. Found a small hole behind the furnace in the storage room and by the exit door; seal holes. Rough edge observed on the inside wall of the bathroom; make smooth and easily cleanable.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventor device on the utility sink; must install a backflow preventor device at the utility sink.