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Empire Food Mart

7052 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store ZIP 60636 Risk 3 (Low)

Out of business · as of Apr 23, 2025

Empire Food Mart was last inspected on April 23, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed basement door with a gap along bottom must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up on shelving units at service counter.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 : must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace missing flooring in rear dish washing area,damaged & loose floor tiles at service counter,mop sink area.stained ceiling tiles on sales floor.hole in floor around floor drain in basement.must seal or replace holes in both doors of storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in front storage closets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace burntout light on sales floor.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 : must provide mechanical ventilation in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 12 rat droppings on the floor next to and under the chip display unit, on the sales floor, on the floor in the front storage closet, on the floor behind the door in the rear storage area and in the office along wall bases, in the basement inside of old mopsink. Must remove droppings and clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator service premises on or after 11/6/24.(priority foundation 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: Observed basement door with a gap along bottom must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage in rear storage area and provide adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on shelving units at service counter.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing flooring in rear dish washing area,damaged & loose floor tiles at service counter,mop sink area.stained ceiling tiles on sales floor.hole in floor around floor drain.must seal or replace holes in both doors of storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in front & rear storage closets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide mechanical ventilation in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light on sales floor.

      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 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.