Three Brothers Food Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 18, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door. Management instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed no light shield around the light fixture in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to install.

     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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager present while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Premises prepares pizza and ground beef. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs food are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Apr 11, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door. Management instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield around the light fixture in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to install.

     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 city of chicago certified food manager present while tcs foods (pizza at 136f) are being prepared or served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs food are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an ashtray with cigarette butts in the food prep area on the prep table. Management instructed that no ashtrays are allowed inside of the establishment. Clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-020(c).

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

3. May 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the opening in the wall between the mop sink and the door to the storage room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 6, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a pest control log book from a licensed pest control company with at least 2 pest inspections from the past year. Priority foundation violation 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: Clean the interior of the microwave and the pizza oven.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Repair the opening in the wall between the mop sink and the door to the storage room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area under the 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an ashtray with cigarette ashes inside of it stored on top of the toilet in the washroom. Management instructed that no smoking is allowed inside of the establishment and no ashtrays are allowed inside the establishment. Violation of chicago clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

5. Nov 9, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed containers of beverges stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to place all beverages at least six inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains in the prep area. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food debris at the bottom of grocery reach-in coolers. 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 openings/holes around piping in the ceiling above prep area. Instructed to enclose/seal all openings.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the rear. Instructed to provide hooks to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in the restroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for employees. All food employees that are not a certified food manager must take a food handler course and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training