MAMA AFRICA FOOD STORE

๐Ÿ“ 1345 W MORSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60626  ยท Rogers Park
85
Good
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2025-05-09
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (8)
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4TH" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER AND FURNITURE AND EXTERIOR AREA FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. CRATES & FURNITURE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL ABOVE PIPES OF WATER BOILER, ON WALL ADJACENT TO UTILITY SINK NEAR BAIT STATION, IN RESTROOM AROUND PIPES BELOW HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARDORAGE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS EXCEPT SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2025-05-09 85 License Risk 3 (Low)
2025-04-24 Not Ready License Risk 3 (Low)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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