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Adom African Market

Grocery

4650 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Sep 9, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Inspectors found approximately 75 mouse droppings under shelves, indicating active rodent infestation.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 75 mouse droppings discovered under unused shelves; rodent rub marks visible on dirty shelving throughout the store. Professional pest control service required.
  • Rear prep area not properly protected or enclosed, risking food contamination. Must install additional barriers or signage if space is being used as employee storage.
  • Three-compartment sink basins too small to fully submerge multi-use meat trays for proper sanitation.
  • Mop stored in a way that prevents proper drying and creates pest harborage risk; must be mounted to air-dry properly. Bare drywall in utility closet and furnace room needs painting.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS OUNDER UNSED SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A).

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT STORE WITH RODENT RUB MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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Inspection History

Adom African Market has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 14, 2026.

Sep 14, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 9, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 28, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations