CHICAGO, IL - An inspection on 08/06/2025 at Foodsmart uncovered significant health code violations.
Foodsmart is positioned at 3413-3419 W Diversey Avenue in the Logan Square area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
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Inspectors documented: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. 010.. 13." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Health department officials noted violations related to hand washing, which require attention for public health compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate hand washing procedures. As outlined in CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, Federal guidelines require food service workers to wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds using soap and warm water. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. The FDA Food Code Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. Per Food Safety Modernization Act, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The inspection found infractions involving temperature control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper temperature control protocols. The HACCP Temperature Monitoring clearly states that Maintaining proper food temperatures is the most effective method for preventing bacterial growth and foodborne illness.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Under current regulations, Foodsmart faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2621779 |
| DBA Name | FOODSMART |
| AKA Name | FOODSMART |
| License # | 2901663 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 3413-3419 W DIVERSEY AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60647 |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. | 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION |
| & UNADULTERATED - Comments | ADULTERATED FOOD |
| NOTED RTE PRODUCE REPACKAGE ON SITE IN REACH IN COOLER SPOLIED WITH SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE PAST EXPERATION DATES OF RANGING FROM (7/12/25 THRU 7/18/25) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES | CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE |
| SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEANED ICE MACHINE WHILE INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments | OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS: (EGGS AT 50.4F |
| 300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments | OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IMPROPER RANGING FROM 58.8F-60.3F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ON STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ON FLOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED UNIT NOT PROPERLY HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments | OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BOTTOM OF WALLS CUT OUT |
| Latitude | 41.93185346765515 |
| Longitude | -87.71282618009485 |
| Location | (41.93185346765515 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: hand-washing, pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Why are these violations concerning?
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.