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DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY

339 -00341 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2626099

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE MEAT COUNTER TO REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC CURTAINS BY THE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2345332

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2291012

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2288419

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2285509

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2283123 DATED 04/15/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41.3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES. -47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. -55. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2283123

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THEM IN THE FRONT MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTEDT TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2223009 DATED 09/19/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -41.3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES. -47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. -55. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2223009

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A) OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-AROUND DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2222534

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A) OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-AROUND DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS. SHELVES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER, SLICER, AND CUTTING SAW, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129332

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES OR UTENSILS STORED ON COUNTER TOP WITHOUT PROTECTION AND STORED UNDERNEATH SHELF IN REAR PACKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONDITION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REAR STORAGE AREA, MEAT DEPARTMENT, AND UNDER SUGAR & FLOUR SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE MORE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ABOVE PACKING STATION BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES TO ENROLL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1516039

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1515750

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395429 DATE 01-13-2014(32)MUST SAND/REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE DEEP,DARK GROOVES(32)MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO BOTH SIDES IF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK(34(MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(35)MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM(CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE)AND MAINTAIN(37)MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM(CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE)(38)MUST PROVIDE/ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE RUNNERS OF DOORS,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395429

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH 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: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITION TO BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND/REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE EMPLOYEES' TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE/ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072514

Location recorded for this inspection · DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY · 339 -00341 W 79TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CHANGING GLOVES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK AND WATER TURNED OFF AT VALVE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING AT FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

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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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  • THE TACO SPOT311 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • JERK PITA311 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 13820.

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