Food Safety Report: Foodsmart, 2901 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 27, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 100 rat & mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage area and walk in cooler and under the storage shelves. Also observed approximately 20 rat droppings on the floor next to the rear exit door of the storage area. 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). No citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-202. 16 observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler and display cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 must not use cardboard, tinfoil, or plastic wrap for liner on any shelving or equipment. All must be smooth and cleanable. ----instructed to remove, must be smooth and cleanable.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Trash was piled in dry storage area. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 602. 11 observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the store, dry storage room, and prep area instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 16 observed hole in walls in dry storage area and near ice machine, instructed to seal

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, prep tables and all equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Source: chicago.gov