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KW FOOD MART,INC.

9249-9253 S HALSTED ST
CHICAGO, IL 60620
8
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
7
Failures

Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES & WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Mar 27, 2025

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED);;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SALES FLOOR- UNDER CANDY DISPLAY,INSIDE OF UNUSED DELI DISPLAY UNIT,REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER,AROUND PALLETS ,FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,ELECTRICAL CLOSET-ON WALL LEDGES,HOT WATER TANK-ON FLOOR,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-ALONG WALL BASES AND AMONGST CLUTTER ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED);;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SANDWICH DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS & UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA & FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES & WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589384 2/8/24 NOT CORRECTED:#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM. #53-6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Feb 8, 2024

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND REAR YARD WITH TRASH AND ARTICLES ON GROUND (CRATES AND PLASTIC BOTTLES)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BOXES USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 5, 2024

Result: Fail
15 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BOXES USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND REAR YARD WITH TRASH AND ARTICLES ON GROUND (CRATES AND PLASTIC BOTTLES)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WALL AND DISCONNECTED FROM ALL PLUMBING AND IS SETTING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SELLING FOOD AND RE-INSTALL HAND SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Jan 29, 2024

Result: Fail
19 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND REAR YARD WITH TRASH AND ARTICLES ON GROUND (CRATES AND PLASTIC BOTTLES)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,SLICING DELI MEATS AND SANDWICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED);;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUG RUNNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PALLET USED ON TOP OF FLOOR UNDERNEATH RUGS MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573868 4/7/2023 NOT CORRECTED:#47- 4-501.11 : OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.#49-: 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ON SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#53-: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#55-: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Apr 7, 2023

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF AND GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE FOR CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL SURFACE SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ON SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 16, 2022

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CANDY AND CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVIN UNITS IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DOOR ON VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND UTENSILS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

May 12, 2022

Result: Not Ready
0 violations

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