OMAR FOOD MARKET
5960 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, IL, 60644
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (11)
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HANDLES ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NUMEROUS CRATES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE, REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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.