Adom African Market

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 9, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent infestation on the premises. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings ounder unsed shelves. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority #7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Noted rear prep area not properly protected and enclosed. Instructed to provide additional barriers to properly protect the prep area from possible contamination. If rear storage area being converted to employee stock room, must provide barrier and or sinage to protect from possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment (meat trays) on site unable to submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide 3-compartment sink with basins large enough to fully submerge multi use equipment priority foundation 7-38-025

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • 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 employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered 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 mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to paint utility closet and furnace room bare drywall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty shelving throughout store with rodent rub marks. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Aug 28, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical7 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.

     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 the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (63f) and an employee washroom handsink (63f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Service technician arrived on site and now all sinks are maintained between 102f - 105f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     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 hanwashing signage at employee restroom washbowl or handsink at dishwash prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Food came from an unapproved source.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately three containers of oxtails, rice, and bread dough for sale in the facility from an unknown unapproved source in rear of store. Also observed dried king fish for sale with no labels or proof of source. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to always purchase all food items from an approved source and approved facility. Manager discarded said items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005 - cos.

     Official wording (code 11)

     Food obtained from approved source

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent infestation on the premises. Observed approximately 150 mouse droppings on windowsills, along walls, inside refrigeration motor housing, on food equipment and throughout the store. Also observed approximately 100 rat droppings in the rear storage area under unsed shelves and throughout area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Also observe approximately 20-30 large flies throughout premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     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 a 1/4" gap at the bottom of all three rear exit doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor inthrough out the store and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Noted rear prep area not properly protected and enclosed. Instructed to provide additional barriers to properly protect the prep area from possible contamination. If rear storage area being converted to employee stock room, must provide barrier and or sinage to protect from possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves, front counter floor, and fixtures throughout the store. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Whole produce display must be sealed with food safe product.

     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 food debris and spills on shelving, in display cases, on meat slicers and meat saw, inside coolers ad freezers, and on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of all coolers including motor housing, window sills and all surfaces to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused shelving and pallets piled up on floors throughout premises. Also noted clutter on windowsills, behind the front register, in the mopsink closet, in the furnace room, in storage areas, on the sales floor and throughout premises. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage. Also instructed to remove bbq grill from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. (raw fish and other seafood. Also, hot holding fish and rice) informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #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 proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Feb 23, 2026 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean