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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Apple Food Mart

5255 W Madison St

Last inspected Jun 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

The department’s records list this business as closed or out of business.

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When was Apple Food Mart last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 2, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Dec 16, 2024 to Jun 2, 2025.
Has Apple Food Mart ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 16, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Jun 2, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 16, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT, 4 LBS SOUR CREAM, AND 4 CARTONS EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND STORED IN REFRIGERATOR STORED IN THE GROCERY/PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.9-53F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COOLING UNIT @ 50F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (EGGS, DELI MEAT, SOURCREAM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR TP 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCVTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF DELI MEAT COOLER AS WELL AS COOLER WITH PRODUCE, EGGS, PACKAGED TCS FOODS IN WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVYILY ACCUMUALTED ORGANIC MATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

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