CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at FOODSMART in an inspection dated 08/13/2025.
Located at 3413-3419 W DIVERSEY AVE in the Logan Square area, the establishment serves the local community. The Logan Square neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment 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.. 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. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The second violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.16: **C** Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation OBSERVED IN BOTH 3 COMPARMTENT SINK AREAS PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS. 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 third violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSE. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/13/2025 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.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, 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.; FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & 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; 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, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS REPACKAGED AND SOLD IN 10 POUND BAGS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEANED ICE MACHINE WHILE INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS: (EGGS AT 50.4F, VARIETY SHREDDED CHEESE AND SLICED CHEESE RANGING IN TEMPS BETWWEN 58.8F-60.3F, DELI MEATS 59.7F, HEAVY CREAM 58.8F, YOGURT AT 59.9F, HOT DOGS AT 56.9F, VEGAN SAUSAGE AT 53.4F, VEGAN DELI MEAT AT 54.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 56.6F AND PRE-PACKAGED HUMMUS/CRACKER KITS AT 58.7F) FOUND AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 115 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2,300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; 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.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & 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.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, 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.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED IN BOTH 3 COMPARMTENT SINK AREAS PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS.; 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.; 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.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT STORE ASILE, REAR PREP, REAR DISH AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BOTTOM OF WALLS CUT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 5 POUNDS PACKAGED DELI MEAT SUBS AT 56.5F, 10 POUNDS PACKAGED DELI MEAT(TURKEY,CHICKEN,ETC.)53.8F, 5POUNDS PREPACKAGED CHICKEN CALZONE SANDWICHES AT 61.2F, 15 POUNDS INDIAN CHICKEN LUNCHES AT 54.7F, AND 5 POUNDS PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SALADS AT 58.9F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 40 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS.VALUE AT 500DOLLARS.; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.58.8F..PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK, AND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE.MUST CLEAN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN..
Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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