Saja Food Mart
7337 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Grocery Store ZIP 60649 Risk 3 (Low)
Failed · as of Jun 9, 2025
Saja Food Mart was last inspected on June 9, 2025 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 17 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 9, 2025 · License
Result: Fail
4 critical13 general-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed the person in charge to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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: Must provide handwashing signage at all handsinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Refrigeration and freezer units not on at this time. All units must be on and holding at proper temperatures of 41f and 0f. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Unable to obtain hot running water from sinks on premises; instructed to have hot running water available at all sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers found in refrigeration and freezer units; must provide and maintain.
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: Instructed owner that he must obtain a log book with necessary documents verifying service for pest control from a licensed company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 200 or more mouse droppings on the selling floor where shelving was removed, on top of the grease receptor at the three comp sink, in rear storage room on the floor, on the produce storage bin on the selling floor and inside of all cabinets next to the three comp sink. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a dead mouse in the rear storage room on the floor; instructed to remove.
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 rubber gaskets at doors of the refrigeration units and freezer unit in poor repair; instructed to replace gaskets where needed.
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: Instructed to clean all counter tops to remove dust/dirt. Instructed to clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units. Remove rust stains from shelves and bottom of units.
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 a faucet knob missing from the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area. Observed all sinks on premises in need of cleaning to remove dirt, debris and rust; clean and maintain sinks. (exposed and three comp). Observed the third compartment of the three comp sink clogged; instructed to unclog sink.
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: No self closing device at toilet room door, must install a self closing device on toilet room door once door is installed.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no door to the toilet room, must provide a door to the toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The plumbing fixtures in the washroom need cleaning; instructed to clean sink and toilet in washroom 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 the floors in some areas in poor repair; instructed to repair floors where needed observed a hole in the wall in the rear storage room where the dead mouse was found; instructed to seal hole in wall. Observed a hole in the washroom behind the sink and next to the toilet and a hole in the wall behind the utility sink; instructed to seal all holes.
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 missing ceiling tile throughout; must provide ceiling tile where needed 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: Observed the floors throughout the store need detail cleaning; clean floors throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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.