Did A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart pass its last health inspection?

A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart at 5300 W Harrison St was inspected on May 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart

5300 W Harrison St, Chicago 60644 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 11, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 11, 2026

#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING ON TOP OF COOKED GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED BEHIND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE KNIVES IN SANITARY MANNER
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALLES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING BASIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 11, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2022	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart — questions

Did A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart pass its last health inspection?: A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart at 5300 W Harrison St was inspected on May 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at A.A.A. Food And Mini Mart?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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