Dat Local Mart
5540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 3 (Low)
Out of business · as of Jan 7, 2025
Dat Local Mart was last inspected on January 7, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 7, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: observed no vomit and diarrhea spill kit with spray effective against norovirus on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed black shelving units in rear storage with inadequate space of 4 inches between shelf and floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed spillage and debris on exterior and interior of all coolers and freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed spillage on shelving units in retail area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no visible backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it can be easily located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed unused sliding two door freezer and clutter in rear storage area. Instructed to declutter, organize and clean rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing ceiling vent cover in utility closet. Instructed to replace ceiling vent cover.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed spillage on exterior of washroom door. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed debris in windowsills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: observed wet mop in bucket. Instructed to install mop rack for proper drainage and drying to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working ceiling lights in facility. Instructed to replace/repair non working lights and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea spill kit with spray effective against norovirus on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 washroom. Provided handwashing signage instructed to post.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in one small two door cooler. Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 small flies throughout facillty in rear storage area, retail area, cashier enclosure, and front entrance. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean affected areas. Recommended prest control service facility on or after 10/5/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed black shelving units in rear storage with inadequate space of 4 inches between shelf and floor. Instructed to provide adequate shelving at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and debris on exterior and interior of all coolers and freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed spillage on shelving units in retail area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no visible backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it can be easily located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop in bucket. Instructed to install mop rack for proper drainage and drying to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused sliding two door freezer and clutter in rear storage rea. Instructed to declutter, organize and clean rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in eastside wall near floor outside of cashier enclosure. Instructed to smoothly seal for ease of cleanability. Observed missing ceiling vent cover in utility closet. Instructed to replace ceiling vent cover.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage on walls in retail area and on exterior of washroom door. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed debris in windowsills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working ceiling lights in facility. Instructed to replace/repair non working lights and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.