3 BROTHERS FOOD MART, INC. in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at 3 BROTHERS FOOD MART, INC. during a routine inspection conducted on 04/12/2023.

Situated at 1000 N HAMLIN AVE, the establishment is part of Logan Square's active food service sector. The Logan Square area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 8 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: Observed No Employee Health Policy on Site As Required. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Must Provide. Instructed the Person in Charge to Provide Documentation of Employees Responsibility to Report Any Illness Transmissible Through Food.priority Foundation 7-38-010. No Citation. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fourth violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Noted Some Use of Milk Crates for Elevation in the Basement Area. Instructed Not to Use Milk Crates for Elevation to Prevent Hiding Places for Pest. Must Provide Appropriate Shelving for Storage. All Food Items Must Also Be Stored 6" Away From the Wall. 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. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

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 hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments: Observed No Sink Stoppers for the 3 Compartment Sink on Site at Time of Inspection. Instructed to Provide Adequate Sink Stoppers to Fill 3 Compartment Sink.. 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. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The seventh violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The eighth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Unable to Locate or M. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 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.