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Mandela African Grocery

722 E 79th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 27, 2024

6

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 27, 2024

  1. #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WHERE ALL EMPLOYED HAVE READ AND SIGNED THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
  2. #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LOWER SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 27, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 14, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 18, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 11, 2017CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 23, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 16, 2015CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

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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Mandela African Grocery — questions

Did Mandela African Grocery pass its last health inspection?
Mandela African Grocery at 722 E 79th St was inspected on Nov 27, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Mandela African Grocery?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WHERE ALL EMPLOYED HAVE READ AND SIGNED THE POL
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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