Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
Almita Super Market
5957 N Clark St, Chicago 60660 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 17, 2025
22
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 17, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED PIC PEST CONTROL BAIT STATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR DELI SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 30, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 15, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 5, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Almita Super Market — questions
- Did Almita Super Market pass its last health inspection?
- Almita Super Market at 5957 N Clark St was inspected on Sep 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Almita Super Market?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED PIC PEST CONTROL BAIT STATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
- 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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