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

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand soap was provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the kitchen prep area. Management provided hand soap at my request. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at... See More all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed chicken at 48f and cooked beans at 62. 4f inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 8# of food worth $9. Priority 7-38-005. No citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory or reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to store all foods in food grade storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed exposed foam insulation inside of the door to the 1 door freezer. Management instructed to cover the insulation inside of the door.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the employee washroom. Must provide.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 31, 2020
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand sink in rear carnita food preparation area. Instructed to install hand sink with hot and cold running water, equipped with soap and paper towel in mentioned food preparation area. Priority foundation violation... See More 7-38-030(c),no citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 1 door prep cooler. Observed chicken at 45. 5f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 3# of food worth $10. Priority 7-38-005. No citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided... See More for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the bottom of the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: no inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be... See More on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employees health policy. 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 of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sink in front prep and food service area. Must provide properly supplied hand washing sinks with hot and cold water in convenient distance for every employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
- comments: observed that facility is fermenting and acidifying food (sauerkraut, turshy) and does not haccp plan on site or variance approved by regulatory authority. Must provide haccp and variance for named product. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

32. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
- comments: observed no variance for special process issued from regulatory authority , on site during inspection. Please refer to violation #29

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed tongs and serving utensils stored directly on some food with handles in contact with the food. Must remove and store all utensils with the handles up and away from direct contact with food, in-between usage. -

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace and maintain broken gasket on door to reach in cooler and must not use duck tape of way of repair , slide door cooler

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed use of unprotected wood in row food preparation process as support of food skewer's for kabob prepared for grilling. Must use easy cleanable materials do not use unprotected wood in use preparation,

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine and mop sink faucet. Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace broken and damaged floor tiles in food prep area

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-010

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no... See More procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no handwash sink in prep/warewashing area. Instd to provide handwash sink under city pressure with hot running water 100f-120f in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing thermometers in refrigeration units. Instd to provide and maintain same.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no sanitizer test kit available for chorine. Instd to provide chlorine test kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 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... See More nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. 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 in the toilet room. Instructed to always maintain a hand drying provision. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12 observed inadequate hot water at the hand washing sink located in the toilet room. Temperature of hot water at the time of the inspection was 60f. Instructed to maintain 100f at the hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed about 20 rodent droppings located between the atm machine and the ice machine, also noted about 5 rodent droppings located by the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 observed a 1/2 inch gap under the rear exit door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to replace.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no... See More procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing thermometer inside refrigeration unit. Instd to provide and maintain same.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: missing sanitizing test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer on site. Instd to provide kit and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide covered trash receptacle and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: one burner stove and propane tanks on site. Instd to remove from premises

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: nspector comments: violation codes: 6-202. 15 inspector comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of rear door. Must make doors tight fitting.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx.... See More 125 or more mice droppings on and under pallets in rear storage area,customers toilet room along wall bases,on top of motor and other equipment in rear area. On floor under and around deli display unit,walk in cooler on floor and under pallets,behind pop coolers,ice cream freezer. Also evidence of a dead mouse on floor behind pop cooler along front window. Must remove droppings and dead mouse. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/30/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 4-501. 11 inspector comments: must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 6-201. 13 inspector comments: must seal hole in upper wall in dry storage area near office and damaged wall tiles in meat prep area. Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 6-501. 114 inspector comments: must elevate,remove and organize clutter off of floor and away from walls in employee area and where needed.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employees health policy. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation-7-38. 010-no citation issued)

6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
- comments: observed that employees are eating and drinking in... See More rear prep area while working with exposed food. Must provide designated area for employees lunch and brakes.

9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed that employees use bare hands to touch ready to eat food(bake products). Must use gloves or other alternative approved methods when handling ready to eat food and products. Product voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed that almost all containers with food stored in side are not covered when not in use. Must provide and maintain

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: no splash guard on side of kitchen exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splash guard.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed that utensils in use are stored in cold water temp 75 f ,must stored utensils under running cold water, under hot water (135 f and above),in food handle not touching food and in clean place protected from contamination.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed use of old cut milk containers as scoops in food prep area. Must provide proper utensils with handles to use for food contact.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005 no citation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed baking equipment(mixers) to be bigger than 3 compartment sink and cant be submerged in wash water in sink. Must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or. Must prepare procedures for re inspection or e-mail it cdph at food@cityofchicago. Org for approval

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean and maintain clean dust and food derbies from under food table and top of prep baking equipment, from electronic computer shelving, from interior of cooling units

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed unapproved water system designed (hand washing sink installed in front service area. Observed that drain originated in that sink through pipes drains inside 3 compartment sink),must constructed and installed according to low p 7-38. 030 no citation issued

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex employee bathroom

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair broken ceiling tiles in washroom area

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide proper light in walk in cooler.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler's training certification from employees available for review during inspection. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Mar 30, 2020
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live fruit flies in the rear 3-compartment sink area and cluttered storage areas. Approximately 25 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling and equipment in these areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected... See More areas and additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing sink stoppers for the 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to provide 3 adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle provided in washroom. Management instructed to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean, organize rear storage areas and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipments due to potential pest harborage and items kept must be properly stored and elevated at least 6' inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors along walls and in all corners in rear 3 compartment sink area and storage areas and in walk-in-cooler in need for detail cleaning with debris also,walls in the rear 3 compartment sink area need detail cleaning to remove food splashed debris and to maintain.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Thursday March 12th 2020 at 3:34pm. I had a crab leg boil with Cajun fries and by Friday at 1:15am I was nauseous and vomiting. I’ve been this way ever since and it is currently Sunday March 15th 2020. Every time I try to eat anything it comes back up.... See More My friend who ordered shrimp from there has been complaining about stomach pains and indigestion as well. ”

“Quiche. I got sick 12-15 hours after eating. I woke up with stabbing feeling in my stomach and immediately had diarrhea followed my throwing up. I had to be rushed via ambulance to the ER. My wife started getting symptoms about 20 hours after eating the quiche.  She only had... See More a bite so the symptoms were much milder. She still was very sick but not violently ill like myself. I was the only one admitted to the hospital. They told me it was for sure food poisoning.  ”

“Order on March  27, Zen Chicken Sandwich  Started feeling ill within two hours of eating, after 3 to 4 hours severe stomach cramps gas diarrhea and vomiting for past 12 hours and still sick. No temperatureI have been isolated and have not seen anyone else for 12 days so I... See More know it’s not a virus I picked up elsewhere. Symptoms came on suddenly and were extremely severe ”

“Bought some boxes of Thin Mints and they made me extremely bloated and in intense pain where I had to take a laxative the next day to feel better. They gave my husband and Mother diarrhea so I knew it was definitely they thin mints we were reacting to. I... See More tried them again a week later and same thing happened all over again. The three of us never want Thin Mints again, which is a shame because they used to be our favorites. ”

“I ordered delivery from here on March 13, 2020. I ate once
piece on March 13, 2020 and put another piece in refrigerator, the
rest in freezer (six slices). I ate the fridge piece on March 14,
2020. I ate two other slices on March 20, 2020. I ate two... See More slices on
March 28, 2020. The other four slices I ate upset my stomach also,
with gas and diarrhea, but I was worried I may have contracted
Covid-19, but otherwise was symptom free, the two I ate on March 28,
2020 were the only food (besides toast for breakfast) I ate all day,
so I am certain they are the culprit. I have severe abdominal pain,
nausea, acid burning up into my mouth and sinus until my asthma kicked
in and I could not breathe. The crust was very fluffy, unusual for
this kind of pizza, the first two pieces the crust rose and was as
tall as this deep dish pizza. Again, I got diarrhea, nausea and vomit
from all pieces, but I was not sure this "Matt Cain" Pizza was
responsible until today (March 29, 2020). Each time I had four to five
bouts of diarrhea each day for four to five days, nausea constantly
and vomiting acid into my mouth and sinus for two or three days after.
I have a frozen pizza slice for testing. ”

“CFIA announced the recall of Guffanti brand Taleggio DOP a Latte crudo cheese by Taste for Luxury because they have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli. There have been no illnesses linked to this recall.

CFIA advises not to consume this product. This product was sold at retailers... See More in Ontario with or without labels or coding.

- Luigi Guffanti 1876. Taleggio DOP a Latte crudo cheese (green package). Lot: 134/20 BB: 13/04/2020

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website inspection.gc.ca

Source: CFIA ”

“Double Chocolate glazed donut. I ate the last donut in the case and it was a double chocolate glazed donut. When I took the first bite and started chewing it was really rich in flavor by the 3rd bite I didn’t want to eat it anymore because it was going... See More down too thick. However, I finished the donut. When I got on the bus shortly after I felt my stomach growling. Few minutes later I burped and I felt acid reflux, didn’t think anything wrong. Now I get on the train and my stomach starts hurting and I can feel my insides getting hot. I start sweating from everywhere. I get out the train and start walking home I feel pain in my belly and my fingers and legs start loosing their feelings. I get home and I drink a cup of water, As I drank that water I started feeling like I had to poo with sharp pains. As I sat down to poo I started throwing up instead nothing but chocolate the donut. Now my stomach has an unbearable pain that I want to secreet and as soon as I start pooing nothing but chocolate poo and water started coming out ”

“My husband ate shrimp fried rice from there. Husband was the only one of the 4 of us to eat seafood with our meal. We had dinner around 5 or 6 and he work up at 4:30 the next morning with heavy nausea and diarrhea that has not stopped and... See More he is on day 3 of this. ”

“I was hungry so i ordered wing bucket i had 4 pieces that was ok then one tasted strange but i was hungry didnt click could be bad then after i looked the meat was green yellow ish but i trusted now i will never buy again and sick day... See More 3 now i hate u ”

“My daughter ate a deluxe chicken sandwich, fries, and a sprite. A few hours after eating her stomach started hurting, she felt nausea and starting vomiting about 10 times in 15 hours. She has been experiencing diarrhea too. ”