Food Safety Report: Ali's Food Mart, 1308 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 9, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certficate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified manager on site when tcs food (ground beef 165. 8f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly strip hanging from ceiling in prep area. Instructed manager to remove fly strip from prep area.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed exterior door not tightly sealed around bottom with 1/2in gap. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting at bottom for the prevention of pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners near reach-in freezer in front sales area and shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in front counter and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of sheving units, coolers, freezers, holding units, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leak under utility sink inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed self closing device on restroom door to be broken. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused equipment and crates stored outside and in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.

Source: chicago.gov