Kedzie Food Mart, Inc.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet with a leaky at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the filter and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the washroom. Clean the grease on the floor beneath the deep fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the floor under and in front of the 2-door freezer and mop sink. The floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2593693 on 4/30/24 not corrected: 49 - clean the interior of the deep fryers, prep tables, side of grill, and interior of prep cooler and freezer. 55 - observed excessive clutter in the basement. Management instructed to remove damaged stock boxes and maintain all other items 6" off of the floor to prevent pest harborage. 56 - clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the right door of the 2 door prep cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryers, prep tables, side of grill, and interior of prep cooler and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door. Management instructed to install.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the basement. Management instructed to remove damaged boxes of stock and maintain all other items 6" off of the floor to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fan.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain hair restraints at all times. Hair nets provided at end of inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on restroom sink and faucets. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed tiles on sales floor to be cracked and loose. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water building up and slowly draining in handwashing sink in prep area. Must repair and maintain for smooth draining.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide self-closing device on bathroom door.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on shelving units and floor near dog and cat food,chip display boxes.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/9/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a lock on last reach in cooler door where food is used to prepare for customers or remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged cabinet door at hand sink in prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from exterior & interior of fryer cabinets and pop display shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles at service counter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged can goods, expired food, empty cups, etc on the shelves and under the shelves in the rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior equipment of the grill in prep area with accumulated grease build up. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused chip racks and unneccesary items stacked next to garbage and grease receptables in yard area. Instructed to remove and maintain garbage area.