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Cicero Big Mart

401 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Oct 30, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Cicero Big Mart last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2024. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024.
Has Cicero Big Mart ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Oct 30, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 24, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official Wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNITS ADEQUATE FOR OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO 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 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

NO PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT AND OR LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 8, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

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