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3RD YOYO FOOD MART Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

3RD YOYO FOOD MART 957 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO 60651 Grocery Store
July 16, 2025 License Re-Inspection License #3035728
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP OVERFLOWING WHEN ONE BASIN WAS FILLED WITH WATER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN IT. THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO FIX THE VIOLATION, AND THE GREASE TRAP IS NO LONGER LEAKING AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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