MAYFIELD-MADISON MINI MART in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/10/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at MAYFIELD-MADISON MINI MART in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.

Situated at 5900 W MADISON ST, the establishment is part of West Garfield Park's active food service sector. The West Garfield Park area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: Observed No Verifiable Employee Health Policy on Site at Time of Inspection. Left Template and Instructed to Maintain Copies of Verifiable Health Policy Signed By All Employees on Site at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010. No Citation Issued.. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation related to pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Comments: Observed No Kit and Procedure on Site for Responding to Vomit and Diarrhea at Time of Inspection. Instructed to Maintain Kit Containing All Necessary Supplies Including a Sanitizer Rated As Effective Against Norovirus on Site at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The fourth violation involved temperature control. Inspectors documented: Thermometers Provided & Accurate - Comments: No Food Temperature Measuring Device on Site. Instd to Provide and Maintain on Site. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. No Citation Issued. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The fifth violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments: Observed No Chlorine or. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.