Did Big Sams Food Mart pass its last health inspection?

Big Sams Food Mart at 133 E 75th St was inspected on Jan 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Big Sams Food Mart?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE.N INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOS

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

Big Sams Food Mart

133 E 75th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 30, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 30, 2026

#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE.N INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND THE CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE SENT EMPLOYEE TO PURCHASE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH/ PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED BY STATIONARY PREP TABLE WITH LARGE SCALE AND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH HANDSOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PERSON IN CHARGE SENT EMPLOYEE TO PURCHASE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PERSON IN CHARGE SENT EMPLOYEE TO PURCHASE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 30, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2021	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2021	License	Not Ready	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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Big Sams Food Mart — questions

Did Big Sams Food Mart pass its last health inspection?: Big Sams Food Mart at 133 E 75th St was inspected on Jan 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Big Sams Food Mart?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE.N INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ESTABLISHMENT MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOS
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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