CHICAGO, IL - A scheduled inspection at Twin Mart Food & Tobacco on 07/23/2025 documented several health code infractions.
Twin Mart Food & Tobacco is positioned at 5360 W Division Street Chicago Illinois in the West Humboldt Park area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
The inspection report documents: "Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection, while the time/temperature control for safety foods was prepared on site. Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The examination revealed violations related to hand washing, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Restaurant industry standards emphasize hand washing as fundamental to food safety protocols According to CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, Federal guidelines require food service workers to wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds using soap and warm water. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Temperature control violations pose immediate risks to public health and food safety According to HACCP Temperature Monitoring, The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Under current regulations, Twin Mart Food & Tobacco faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| Inspection ID | 2621111 |
| DBA Name | TWIN MART FOOD & TOBACCO |
| AKA Name | TWIN MART FOOD & TOBACCO |
| License # | 2791509 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 5360 W DIVISION ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651 |
| Inspection Date | 07/23/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION |
| CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments | OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF SERVICE/FOOD PREP AREA. HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH MEAT |
| CITATION ISSUED | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments | OBSERVED IMPROPER DISPOSITION DATE FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS (TURKEY AND BEEF SANDWICHES) PREPARED ON SITE. SANDWICHES OBSERVED WITH DATES SUCH AS 06/30 |
| CITATION ISSUED | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments | OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP.DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DELI SANDWICHES PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABELS MUST CONTAIN: THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER |
| AND CHEMICAL PRESERVES. | 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments | OBSERVED BOXES OF EXAMINATION GLOVES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EXAMINATION GLOVES TO HAND FOOD |
| MUST USE FOOD GRADE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES | INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments | OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER WIT SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SHELVES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE SHOPPING ASILES WITH A BUILD UP OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS. |
| Latitude | 41.90230474661144 |
| Longitude | -87.76065826255068 |
| Location | (41.90230474661144 |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
