Pass

Msmy Food Mart Inc.

4317 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Aug 5, 2025

Msmy Food Mart Inc. was last inspected on August 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 5, 2025 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14// OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11/ observed a hole in the wall where microwave behind register counter is plugged in and a base of counter at register. Instructed to repair holes in walls. 8/5/2025 - upon reinspection, observed hole base of west wall of hvac system and southeast wall of rear exit. Instructed to repair.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with no vomit and diarrhea clean up supplies and written procedure. Instructed to provide clean up procedure and adequate supplies (multiple disposable mop heads, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF BEVERAGE COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED AT 70 F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. ONCE the UNIT IS REPAIRED, IT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH), PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. TAGGED UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e., packaged deli meat, hot dogs, milk, etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued"

      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 pest control log book with no reports. Instructed to maintain logbook include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c)."

      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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Noted approximately 50 rat droppings on the floor in furnace closet. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and sanitize affected areas. Also noted approximately 10 fruit flies in enlosed register space. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install a self-closing device and maintain at all times

      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 no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide lids for waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall where microwave behind register counter is plugged in and a base of counter at register. Instructed to repair holes in walls.

      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 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.