Wally Food Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 15, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate while tcs foods (beef, cheese) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager with an original/valid certificate must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. The person in charge showed a manager's certificate from his cell phone. Instructed proof of city of chicago manager's certificate from a cell phone is not acceptable, the original certificate must be on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

     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: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed at the hand washing sink in the food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     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: 6-501.111 observed no up to date pest control log-book on site. The service report that was present to the inspector was dated from the year 2022. Instructed to contact pest control for a service and provide receipts for the calendar year of 2025. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live large flies flying around the food prep area and about 20 live small flies flying in the toilet room. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed the facility doing their own pest control with fly strips hanging and multiple cans of raid throughout the customer service counter and food prep area. Instructed to only allow pest control to do pest services.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed multiple dead large flies in the sliding doors of the reach in cooler. Instructed to remove dead insects, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed no drain board for the use of drying equipment and utensils after being washing rinsed and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the deli meat slicer with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed old chip rack boxes with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to remove or replace.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter in the food prep area and in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter and organize.

     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 the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate while tcs foods (beef, cheese) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed a city of chicago food service sanitation manager with an original/valid certificate must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. The person in charge showed a manager's certificate from his cell phone. Instructed proof of city of chicago manager's certificate from a cell phone is not acceptable, the original certificate must be on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Jan 12, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units behind the service counters at the lottery/keystation and at the front service counter with dust and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all shelving units behind the service counters.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves in the cold holding units with rust build up instructed to remove rust, replace, or resurface said shelves and maintain.

     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 in the employee toilet room no receptacle with a lid. 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 floors behind the front service counter with wood platforms. Instructed to remove the wood platforms or seal and levelthe wood to make the surface smooth and easily cleanable 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 throughout the facility bricks neasr the rear exit door, broken down cardboard boxes in between and on the sides of the cold holding equipment, and clutter near the area where the freezer unit is located. Instructed to remove clutter and organize and remove all unnecessary items in the facility that are not needed for the operation 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 small openings in the floor in the toilet room. Instructed to seal all openings and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean