CHICAGO, IL - Multiple violations were discovered at Msmy Food Mart Inc.. during a health inspection on 07/29/2025.
The popular restaurant is located at 4317 W North Avenue Chicago Illinois in Chicago's Humboldt Park district, serving local residents and visitors.
Inspectors documented: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. 010. No. 5." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Food Code Standards, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to hand washing, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The CDC emphasizes that inadequate hand washing contributes to approximately 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks. The Chicago Health Department Requirements offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving temperature control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Temperature control violations pose immediate risks to public health and food safety Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Maintaining proper food temperatures is the most effective method for preventing bacterial growth and foodborne illness. The HACCP Temperature Monitoring provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
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.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that Msmy Food Mart Inc.. immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2621430 |
| DBA Name | MSMY FOOD MART INC. |
| AKA Name | MSMY FOOD MART INC. |
| License # | 3036578 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Address | 4317 W NORTH AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639 |
| Inspection Date | 07/29/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (MULTIPLE DISPOSABLE MOP HEADS |
| AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments | OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF BEVERAGE COOLER. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED AT 70 F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. ONCE the UNIT IS REPAIRED |
| PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. TAGGED UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments | NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E. |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES IN ENLOSED REGISTER SPACE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL WHERE MICROWAVE BEHIND REGISTER COUNTER IS PLUGGED IN AND A BASE OF COUNTER AT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS. |
| Latitude | 41.909668990318984 |
| Longitude | -87.7345224450444 |
| Location | (41.909668990318984 |
This inspection was conducted on July 29, 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.
