Aaa Food Mart, Inc., 2700 W 25th St , Chicago, Il, USA

March 25, 2020 8:00 AM

2700 West 25th Street, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 23, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 12 observed no hand drying provision at the hand washing sink located in the rear food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide. Manager provided paper towels in the toilet room and at the rear hand washing sink during the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing sign located at the hand washing sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-203. 11 observed no hand washing sink at the coffee serving station located in the customer service area and no hand washing sink where nachos with beef and cheese are being prepped behind the customer service counter. Instructed to install a hand washing sink at the coffee serving prep station in the customer service area and install a hand washing sink at the nacho prep area behind the customer service counter or move all food prep to the rear food prep area that has a hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e) observed all cooking equipment in the rear food prep area needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-302. 12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 13 observed open bait traps located in the rear. Instructed to remove open bait traps and only allow pest control to set traps that are enclosed.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-302. 14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed an unused reach in cooler, hot dog machine needs to be cleaned in the interior located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed shelves with accumulated dust debris in the customer service area. Instructed to clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed items stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area and in the basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary items or store all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

Source: chicago.gov

January 21, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 20, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14-observed hand washing signage missing from hand sink at front prep area. Must provide.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: 5-103. 11(b) observed no hot... See Morewater throughout establishment. Observed hot water temperature at front prep hand washing sink reading 77. 8f, found improper hot water temperature at rear prep hand washing sink reading 80. 4f, observed hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink reading 83. 5f and hot water temperature at hand washing sink in bathroom reading 70. 2f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at all handwashing sinks must be at 100. 0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Proper hot water temperature at the 3-compartment sink must be at 110. 0f or higher. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: 5-402. 13 observed sewage backup inside 3-compartment sink coming up from the two other 2-compartment sinks when water is being drained. Sewage must be completely drained into an approved sewage system and must be repaired and maintained at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

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January 21, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 20, 2021
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: not able to locate a back flow prevention device at detergent/sanitizer dispenser unit behind three compartment sink where water and soap is dispensed. A black hose is attached from unit to water line of faucet... See More. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. If unit is not in use remove said unit and hose.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: lid is needed at receptacle inside the washroom

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: pourous,broken and uneven cement floor in rear storage area where reach-in and freezers area stored. Instructed to repair. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: excess grease build-up on floors under cooking equipment,clean and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping behind shelves throughout the premises. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 1-6-2021, report# 2472343: #38) 6-501. 111 we observed evidence of pest activity in different places of premises. Mice droppings were observed in the kitchen: 30 droppings under and on top shelves,beside cooking equipment, 10 droppings at front window ledges. Rear storage area over 60 droppings under and behind cooler units. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain areas. Today 1-13-2021 still observed mice droppings throughout the premises: kitchen on top prep table by opened food, under shelves, beside ice machine and throughout storage areas. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize equipment and surfaces. Have premises serviced by pest control company. Priority violation: 7-42-090, citation issued. Today 1-20-21 re-inspection requested by owner we still observed mice droppings in different location of premises. Over 50 rodent droppings. Also a live adult roach in the kitchen inside the microwave. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize equipment and surfaces. Eliminate pest activity. Have premises serviced by pest control company.

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January 21, 2021 8:20 AM

“my uncle brought me a classic chicken sandwich yesterday I ate half and my stomach started to hurt really bad it felt like cramps so I decided to just drink water and eat fruit bc I didn’t know wtf was going on I just slept on it I just ate the other half my stomach got on 10 immediately I had to ta... See Moreke a p**p real bad I was constipated for about 30 mins then I started to throw the sandwich up idk what they put in that sandwich but it ain’t right my stomach hurts so bad See Less”

January 20, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 15, 2021
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site while tcs foods were being prepared. Instructed to maintain a certified manager at all times while open and op... See Moreerating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed ice scoop stored directly in ice chest. Instructed to store outside of ice chest.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: unable to locate backflow preventer on espresso machine. Instructed to provide.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed unshielded lightbulbs throughout facility. Instructed to cover and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed one employee working with no food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed one ashtray in rear room containing video gambling equipment. Facility smelled of cigarette smoked. Instructed to maintain facility free of indoor smoking. Violation 7-32-020(c). Citation issued. Mandatory court appearance.

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January 20, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 15, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(no citation issued)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation cer... See Moretificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared and handled such as (pizza dough,pizza sauce,etc) must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site after inspection was conducted and citations written at 12:26 p. M. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep /dish washing areas and toilet rooms. Must provide and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer for 1- door glass reach in cooler.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice and rat droppings on floor next to and behind small reach in freezer at call order area,on floor in between 1- door reach in cooler and unused cooler,on pipe behind same cooler,hot water tank area,rear garage area in between articles on floor and along wall bases,under pizza prep counter. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/15/21. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of garage overhead door. Must make tight fitting.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean flour,food debris and dust build up from prep tables, interior and exterior of all cooking equipment,fryer cabinets,steam tables,prep table,potato peeler,unused equipment,wheel bases,can cart,icee machine,hot holding units,raech in cooler. Must defrost small reach in freezer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace low cold water pressure at hand sink in pizza prep area,leaky faucet and pipe at 3- compartment sink.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must replace broken self closing device on front toilet room door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive black build up on wall over 3- compartment sink near potato peeler,all prep areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged wall behind glass reach in cooler in front pizza prep area,loose and missing wall bases throughout,hole in upper wall over 3- comp sink,damaged ceiling in rear dough prep area and dish washing area,damaged floor tiles in front area along west side of building.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged toilet room door

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide adequate lighting rear storage area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up at hood & filters of cooking equipment.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide allergen training for food managers.

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January 20, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 15, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: employee health policy not available at this time. Instructed to implement an employee health policy, and maintain policy on-site. For more information regarding... See Morepolicy go to www. Cityofchicago. Org/health. Priority foundation, 7-38-012(a) no citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: clean up kit not available at this time. Must provide and maintain on-site, procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit or diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: ice scoop imroperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no sanitizing test strips on premises. Instructed manager must provide sanitizing test strips on premises. 7-38-005 priority foundation.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: ventilation hood with grease build up. Instructed manager must clean and maintain ventilation hood.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow prevention device not located at espresso machine and coffee machine water lines. Must provide backflow prevention devices and make visible at said location. S

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must provide.

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January 20, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 14, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on s... See Moreite at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit including all necessary supplies for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at washbowl sink located in downstairs employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside several prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed to provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control service and maintain all necessary records on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed slow draining exposed hand sink in first floor main prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in first floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of grease and grime on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed build up of grease and grime on hood over flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed repeat core violation from report #2280078 dated 3/26/2019 not corrected: 'observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers. ' instructed to complete allergen training and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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January 20, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 14, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012 )(no citation issued)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation ce... See Morertificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (gyros,chicken,taco meat,etc)must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean-up procedure for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(no citation issued)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 4lbs. Cooked chicken 70. 5f,11lbs. Sliced cooked gyros 76. 0f- 86. 5f,1lbs. Cooked chopped steak 93. 7f,3lbs. Shreeded gyros & corned beef 84. 9f,on topside of tables,inside of steam table and inside of a re-used french fry box. Product was discarded by manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above and cold holding at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 19lbs. $57. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 5lbs. Diced chicken 50. 9f,5lbs. Cooked taco meat 50. 0f stored inside of prep coolers. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. 10lbs. $25. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(consolidated violation)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer for 3- door prep cooler.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control logbook with required documents. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-020(c)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings on landing leading to basement in between cases of pop,on floor along wall bases and in between clutter on basement floor and 2- dead mice one on floor near hot water tank and other inside of a bucket in same area. Must remove droppings and dead mice. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/14/21. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash gaurd in between mop sink and 3- compartment sink.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers with soiled aprons on. Must provide clean aprons and maintain.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on hot holding cabinet and walk in cooler. Must remove cardboard on lower shelving units and dry food storage shelves.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food dberis build up from fryer cabinets, wheel bases of equipment,prep tables,prep coolers, steam table.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace missing & stained ceiling tiles,damaged floor tiles,opening in brick wall in basement near door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in 1st fl. Employees area and basement.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean grease build up on filters at cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide food handlers training for employees.

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January 20, 2021 12:42 AM

“Today I was eating a salad and before I can even get done I started feeling nauseous I thought it was because I was hungry so I ate a little bit more I got the feeling that I had to throw up but it wouldn't come up then it did I've thrown up alot. It was a salad that I had gotten from a grocery stor... See Moree in the bag salad I only ate the salad I was the only one that got sick and it seemed like as soon as I started eating I started getting sick See Less”

January 16, 2021 9:01 AM

“Report date: Jan 15, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide and maintain handwashing signage at handsink (kitchen prep area).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: o... See Morebserved stained cutting boards in kitchen food prep area. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the microwave and all coolers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to repair broken floor tiles in front of the kitchen 3-compartment sink area and broken floor along the front newly installed window areas in customer dining area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize kitchen storage racks and remove unnecessary articles and broken/unused coolers due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items at least 6' inches off the floor.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2370098 dated:05/04/2020 36-4-204. 112(b): **c** temperature measuring devices (no thermometer in equipment) missing visible thermometr inside the small reach in cooler in the front area. Must provide and maintain. Aug 4, 2020 41-3-304. 14: **c** wiping cloths, use limitation must store wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses. Aug 4, 2020 49-4-601. 11(b): (b) the food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Exterior surfaces of the cooking stove not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Aug 4, 2020 55-6-201. 11: **c** floors, walls, and ceilings- cleanability instructd to detail clean the floor in the cook line, prep area and maintain. Aug 4, 2020 55-6-501. 11: **c** maintained in good repair, facilities (facilities not in good repair) water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area close to the window and above the hand sink in the front area. Must replace the ceiling tiles and maintain. Aug 4, 2020 56-4-202. 18: **c** ventilation hood systems, filters ventilation hood/filter with grease and dust build-up. Must detail clean and maintain. Aug 4, 2020 #58-allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and maintain certificate on site. Instructed to correct noted violation and maintain by 1/22/21. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090, no citation issued.

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December 31, 2020 7:03 PM

“I ate a pizza mozarella can cooked, an hour after
I aineye taken from nausee and followed violent diharees See Less”

December 30, 2020 1:48 AM

“The shopping and food purchases made my stomach sick  Yes I got sick when I brought the groceries home and ate cookies and ice cream. It feels like a cramping feeling that last for hours with pain, dizziness and diarrhea. See Less”

January 5, 2021 6:24 PM

“I ordered the chicken Cajun pasta and now I’m home several hours later and feel sick with the symptoms mentioned above. See Less”

January 17, 2021 5:10 AM

“I Order Some Elotes From The Corn Stand And I Was Fine Until I Went To Bed When I Woke Up In The Middle Of The Night I Threw Up All Of The Corn See Less”

December 26, 2020 4:42 PM

“Breakfast sandwich bacon and egg on a maple bagel  Myself and my grandaughter both had a breakfast sandwich on a maple bagel . Mine was bacon and egg , hers was sausage and egg .I was very sick after approx an hours , vomiting , diarrhea, felt like passing out , very hot then chills, back stomach pa... See Morein lingering after 2 days . My grandaughter was not sick . I’m thinking the bacon ? I don’t know  See Less”

December 23, 2020 2:34 AM

“On 22/12/2020 time : 7:30pm We ordered Italian Pizza Chicken with kebab crunch couple of bites after one hour my stomach started bulging and nothing is digestive. I was feeling very inconvenient whole night not only me my better half also next day woke up feeling bad to sick stomach pain .Please tak... See Moree a serious action against them. See Less”

January 1, 2021 5:14 PM

“We had a son that went into the hospital on 12/28/20 wand we ate it off and on during his stay until discharge 01/01/21. My husband and I ate the cold cut combo sandwich and the sweet onion chicken teriyaki. A couple hours after we eaten yesterday, we both begin to have projectile vomiting and diarr... See Morehea. We went to sacred heart emergency, since I’m pregnant I got 3 liters of fluid, and my husband got 2 liters. We were diagnosed with food poisoning, along with our doctor that said her and her coworker was violently ill after eating there a couple of days before. We also have chills and it feels like a fever from head to toe. See Less”

January 7, 2021 5:57 PM

“I ordered the power chicken bowl and immediately felt sick. I ate my regular oatmeal for breakfast and this was the only outlier. See Less”

December 27, 2020 3:54 PM

“chicken Breast oven roasted 2 hours after consuming, my mother became extremely ill and it lasted for two days.  See Less”

December 25, 2020 3:53 AM

“Ribs, Just myself got sick and about 30 minutes after I ate it my stomach cramped up and now I’m vomiting and have Diarrhea See Less”