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SAVE-A-LOT # 854

7908 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SAVE-A-LOT # 854 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2159700

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN FRESH MEAT AND POULTRY PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND WRAPPING MACHINE IN MEAT PREP AREA AND BLUE ROLLING CART IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, REAR STORAGE, GAS METER ROOM, COMPRESSOR ROOM, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2159293

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WOODEN LEDGES BEHIND PRODUCE SHELVES, BAYLOR, AND PALLETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS ON PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BLUE ROLLING CART IN COMPRESSOR ROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SUGAR PALLET IN SALES AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN GAS METER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND WRAPPING MACHINE IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, REAR STORAGE, GAS METER ROOM, COMPRESSOR ROOM, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989470

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1983144

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING PROPERLY, LEAVING A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH WHEN CLOSED. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ALSO NOTED IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND ON PALLETS IN THIS AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IF FOUND IN FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE THIS ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS AND REMOVE FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUTON SALES FLOOR WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTION OF OPERATION, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM THE BASES OF THE WALLS. LEAVING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE MEAT PREP ROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER IN SAME AREA(LARGE PUDDLES). MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOORS AFTER MOPPING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN EXHAUST FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1591437

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN DAIRY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1589110

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED THE FRONT EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (NOT RODENT PROOF). NOTED A 2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN DAIRY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527280

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND PALLETS ON DISPLAY FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1523015

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MICE DROPPINGS (10) NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET AND 3 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN PUMP ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND PALLETS ON DISPLAY FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1387822

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE ROOM OFF FROM EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN BY 1ST AISLE BEHIND CHRISTMAS DISPLAY.MUST SEAL

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1515352

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.39 BLACK RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOORS AT OVERHEAD DOORS,BEHIND FROZEN ICE CREAM CASE,AND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX1/4 INCH.MUST RAPAIR.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE ROOM OFF FROM EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN BY 1ST AISLE BEHIND CHRISTMAS DISPLAY.MUST SEAL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072355

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL REAR STORAGE SHELVES SOUTHEAST NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER, ON SALES FLOOR, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, CANDY STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072255

Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A-LOT # 854 · 7908 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL REAR STORAGE SHELVES SOUTHEAST NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER, ON SALES FLOOR, IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, CANDY STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS

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204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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