Food Safety Report: West Laramie Marts, 501 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60644 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 26, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. 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 chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (ground beef 150.9f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sink in rear deli prep area. Instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in deli prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not elevated and inverted in front counter area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment stored inside utility sink, in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation fan not operable in washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training available. All employees handling food and equipment must provide valid food handler training.

Source: chicago.gov