Did Kedzie Food Mart, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Kedzie Food Mart, Inc. at 745 S Kedzie Ave was inspected on Mar 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Kedzie Food Mart, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOUND A BIN OF CHICKEN WINGS (60.1F), PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM (46.8F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (47.3F),12-GALLONS

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

Kedzie Food Mart, Inc.

745 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 24, 2026

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOUND A BIN OF CHICKEN WINGS (60.1F), PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM (46.8F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (47.3F),12-GALLONS OF MILK (46.89F), 5-1/2 GALLONS OF MILK (47.0F), 9-DOZEN OF EGGS (46.0F), PREPACKAGED BEEF POLISHES (46.0F), PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SAUSAGE (46.2F), 8-PACKAGES OF LUNCHABLES (47.0F),PACKAGES OF BOLOGNA (46.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. APPROXIMATELY 300LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $1,500. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 47.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT AND UNIT MET COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND A ZIPLOC BAG OF CHICKEN SITTING IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 24, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2019	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2019	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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Kedzie Food Mart, Inc. — questions

Did Kedzie Food Mart, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Kedzie Food Mart, Inc. at 745 S Kedzie Ave was inspected on Mar 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Kedzie Food Mart, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOUND A BIN OF CHICKEN WINGS (60.1F), PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM (46.8F), TURKEY DELI MEAT (47.3F),12-GALLONS
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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