KEDZIE FOOD MART, INC.
745 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60612
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOUND A BIN OF CHICKEN WINGS (60.1F), PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM (46.8F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (47.3F),12-GALLONS OF MILK (46.89F), 5-1/2 GALLONS OF MILK (47.0F), 9-DOZEN OF EGGS (46.0F), PREPACKAGED BEEF POLISHES (46.0F), PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SAUSAGE (46.2F), 8-PACKAGES OF LUNCHABLES (47.0F),PACKAGES OF BOLOGNA (46.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. APPROXIMATELY 300LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $1,500. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 47.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT AND UNIT MET COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
- 35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND A ZIPLOC BAG OF CHICKEN SITTING IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.