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Damen Market

5700 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store ZIP 60636 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Jun 2, 2025

Damen Market was last inspected on June 2, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 2, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside the prep coolers and reach in coolers.

      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 rear door open at this time, noted interior screen door not rodent proof. Rear screen door must be tight fitting all the way around the door to prevent pests entry point.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid inside of the washroom as required.

      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 the washroom door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required.

      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 areas cluttered. Instructed manager to organize stock 6" off the floor and away from the wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.