Pass

Massari Food Mart

5531 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 6, 2026

Massari Food Mart was last inspected on August 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at both prep handsinks and in washroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of allergen training for certified food manager. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with the completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no handsink in food prep area/ dishwashing room. Instructed to install

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cold holding unit for kitchen and no proper cooking equipment for ground beef that will be prepared on site. Instructed to install and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for certified food manager. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.