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FOSTER EXPRESS MART INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOSTER EXPRESS MART INC. (AKA: FOSTER EXPRESS MART) 3248 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
September 8, 2025 License License #3046200
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOODEN BRACKETS UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections