Best Buy Mini Mart, Inc
7122 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO 60621
Grocery Store · Risk 1 (High)
Risk
Elevated
score 44/100
3
inspections on file
22
total violations
8
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-29) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 8 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- B2026-05-29Pass w/ Conditions · License Re-Inspection
- CRITICAL 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)// OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH P…
- minor 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14// NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP/DISH AREA SINK AND IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
- minor 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13// NOTED TO DRAIN BOARDS OR DRYING RACKS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD/ DRYING RACKS FOR THE AIR DRYING OF ALL UTENSILS/DISHWARE, IN …
- minor 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
- F2026-05-18Fail · License
- minor 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
- CRITICAL 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD S…
- CRITICAL 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAIN…
- CRITICAL 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO THOSE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND CLEAN-…
- minor 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP/DISH AREA SINK AND IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
- CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OF CASHIERS STATION. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED INSPECTOR THAT NACHOS AND ITALIAN BEEFS WILL BE SERVED FROM CASHIERS STATION - S…
- minor 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO COOLING EQUIPMENT FOR STORING COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR COLD-HOLDING WI…
- CRITICAL 36. THERMOMETERS 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. PRIORITY FOUN…
- CRITICAL 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PROVIDER, OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORTS AND COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT …
- minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO PREP AREA PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC. DISH/PREP AREA IS AN OPEN SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE SPACE TO PROTECT AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STOR…
- CRITICAL 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE C…
- minor 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS ON COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- minor 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED TO DRAIN BOARDS OR DRYING RACKS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD/ DRYING RACKS FOR THE AIR DRYING OF ALL UTENSILS/DISHWARE, IN THE PREPARE…
- minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
- minor 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO RECEPTACLES AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- minor 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
- –2026-03-27Not Ready · License
No itemized violations published for this inspection.
Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.