Did Sheri & James Food Mart pass its last health inspection?

Sheri & James Food Mart at 1327 N Homan Ave was inspected on Nov 20, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Sheri & James Food Mart?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARDS USED AS LINERS IN CANDY RACK AND IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARD LINERS NO

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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

Sheri & James Food Mart

1327 N Homan Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 20, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 20, 2023

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARDS USED AS LINERS IN CANDY RACK AND IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARD LINERS NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE WHERE CANDY IS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DIRT ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS IN WASHROOM, IN RETAIL, UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN REAR AND CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED CHIPPED CEILING PAINT IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT SAID AREAS. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED LEAK BEHIND TOILET ALONG BASE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES NEXT TO FRONT ENTRANCE ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUGS ON FLOOR IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUGS FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLYWOOD ON FLOOR IN REAR OF RETAIL NEAR EXIT AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FLOORS SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN RETAIL AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 20, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)

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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Sheri & James Food Mart — questions

Did Sheri & James Food Mart pass its last health inspection?: Sheri & James Food Mart at 1327 N Homan Ave was inspected on Nov 20, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Sheri & James Food Mart?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARDS USED AS LINERS IN CANDY RACK AND IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND PEGBOARD LINERS NO
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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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