Khi's Grocery and Mini Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 25, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jan 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Jan 11, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer inside of 3-door cooling unit located in grocery area. Instructed to provide.

     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 evidence of pest activity on site during the inspection, noted approximately 60 small rodent droppings in the following places... In the rear storage/prep area on lower-level shelving units, on top of boxes, on top of unused equipment (toaster) scattered on the floor near black stacked milk crates, in the corner next to in place glue traps by the front window in the grocery area, on floors in corner and shelving units in rear storage room behind reach in coolers. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate activity.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed display cooler in front prep area with accululated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulation.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle inside of unisex toilet room without covering. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing or detached wall base in rear near walk-in cooler as well as front of facility behind ice cream cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the storage room attached to the rear prep area. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. May 25, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bottoms of reach in coolers in front area of store to have rust.instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind reach in coolers to be missing and damaged. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grease on filters above hot cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 18, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge at time of inspection with foodservice manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found there to be no paper towels/hand drying provision at handsinks throughout facility and restrooms. Instructed person in charge that hand drying provision is to be provided and maintained at all times. Pic obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bottoms of reach in coolers in front area of store to have rust.instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster full with trash overflowing and piled up alongside and along alley behind facility. Instructed perosn in charge to remove all trash and maintain area clean and clear. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind reach in coolers to be missing and damaged. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grease on filters above hot cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that certified maanger as well as certificate is required on site at any time tcs foods are being prepared or served(eggrolls, chicken tacos). Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Mar 18, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in womens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on womens toilet room door. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area with a build of clutter of unused items. Informed they must remove items as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Dec 22, 2021 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations

8. Dec 20, 2021 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations