Conditional

Twin Mart Food & Tobacco

5360 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 1, 2026

Twin Mart Food & Tobacco was last inspected on July 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 1, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical4 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010, citation issued.

    Official wording (code 3)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

    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 cardboard being used as shelving underneath the prep tables the food prep area. Instructed to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Nstructed to detail clean the interior of the microwave and prep coolers and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2621622 dated:08/04/2025 #37--- 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): observed deli sandwiches prepared and packaged on site with no food label on display for sale. Instructed to provide food labels must contain: the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, ingredients including a declaration of artificial coloring, flavoring, and chemical preserves. #55---6-501.12: observed the floors under the three compartment sink in need of cleaning and the floors behind the shelves where chips are stored in the shopping asiles with a build up of chips. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned floors. Instructed to comply with noted violations and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.citation issued. Person-in-charge corrected violations at this time of inspection.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (08/04/2025) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), citation issued.

    Official wording (code 61)

    Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b):observed no ambient air thermometer in the prep cooler in the prep.dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): observed deli sandwiches prepared and packaged on site with no food label on display for sale. Instructed to provide food labels must contain: the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, ingredients including a declaration of artificial coloring, flavoring, and chemical preserves.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d): observed boxes of examination gloves in food prep areas. Instructed not to use examination gloves to hand food, must use food grade gloves while handling food items.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed facility missing two sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the interior of the prep cooler wit slight food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floors under the three compartment sink in need of cleaning and the floors behind the shelves where chips are stored in the shopping asiles with a build up of chips. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned floors.

      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: 2-101.11: observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site wtih the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in front of service/food prep area. Hot holding unit with meat, cheese, and a jar of peppers (for nachos) observed in the front service area where money and food are handled. Facility must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain it. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper disposition date for ready to eat tcs food items (turkey and beef sandwiches) prepared on site. Sandwiches observed with dates such as 06/30, 08/10, and 08/30 stored for sale in display cooler. No logbook was provided to see the initial date of preparation for sandwiches. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours. Discard date must start from the first day of preparation and discarded or sold within seven days. Approximately 20lbs of at $85 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in the prep cooler in the prep.dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deli sandwiches prepared and packaged on site with no food label on display for sale. Instructed to provide food labels must contain: the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, ingredients including a declaration of artificial coloring, flavoring, and chemical preserves.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of examination gloves in food prep areas. Instructed not to use examination gloves to hand food, must use food grade gloves while handling food items.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing two sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the prep cooler wit slight food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the three compartment sink in need of cleaning and the floors behind the shelves where chips are stored in the shopping asiles with a build up of chips. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned floors.

      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 certified food manager on site during the inspection, while the time/temperature control for safety foods was prepared on site. A certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small gap under entrance door. Instructed to provide door sweep to control pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining water inside employee washroom handsink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable vent inside employee washroom. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.