Closed

Market Pam Tropical

5540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 3 (Low)

Out of business · as of Feb 3, 2026

Market Pam Tropical was last inspected on February 3, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · 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. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE AND THE COLD WATER TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)a. PLUMMER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX LEAK WHILE I WENT ON LUNCH

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside cooler unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

      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 no pest control logbook or contract on site. Must provide contract, logbook and recent pest control service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside of unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      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 washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpsters. Also observed garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and above rim and trash bags on top of can. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.