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Lotus Fresh Mart

5435 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

Grocery Store ZIP 60644 Risk 3 (Low)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 7, 2026

Lotus Fresh Mart was last inspected on July 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 7, 2026 · License

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food and drink items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service article stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

    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 soiled cardboard trays on chip display shelves.instructed manager to replace soiled cardboard 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: Observed food spills and ice buildup inside ice cream freezer, dust buildup on display shelves. 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 in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment.

    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 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.