Pass

West Laramie Marts

501 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 7, 2026

West Laramie Marts was last inspected on July 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 7, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical7 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by emmployees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) observed single service articles not elevated and inverted in front counter area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused articles and equipment stored inside utility sink, in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed ventilation fan not operable in washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwasihng sink in rear deli prep area. Instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in deli prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by emmployees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not elevated and inverted in front counter area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored inside utility sink, in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (ground beef 150.9f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees handling food and equipment must provide valid food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed certified manager to obtain allergen training and maintain certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in front of the prep area where open food will be packaged and served. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure with soap and paper towels provided. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed certified manager to obtain allergen training and maintain certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.