Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY on .
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Latest inspection
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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1235172
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: REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1230167
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AIR TEMP OF WALK-IN COOLER BY BUTCHER'S PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.2-45.1 DEGREES -INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. MAY ALSO REQUIRE REPLACING PLASTIC FLAPS WITH A DOOR. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POLISHES-45.6F, POLISHES-51.4F, MACARONI SALAD-55.1F, POTATO SALAD,-55.1F, HAM HOCKS-51.3F.-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LB VALUED AT $100.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: . REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
920263
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: HAMS-50.1F, HAM CHUNKS-48.6F, CORNED BEEF-46.7F ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE DISPLAYED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THESE PRODUCTS IN A DIFFERENT COOLER OR FREEZER( LARGE PACKAGES OF MEATS BLOCK AIR CIRCULATION IN DISPLAY CASE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 10 FLIES NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BUSINESS: IN REAR PRODUCE/DISHWASHING AREA, ON SALES FLOOR/MEAT DEPT. AND IN REAR BY OFFICE-MUST KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED, AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES, VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, OR RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(DELI SECTION WHERE LUNCH MEAT IS SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE PLASTIC DOOR FLAPS AT DOORWAY OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MEAT DEPT. REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT OR REPLACE SAME. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED PROPERLY DUE TO DEEP INDENTATIONS IN SURFACES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FAN GAURDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER'S AREA(MEAT PACKAGER).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BUTCHER'S AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE SURFACE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORWAYS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. PAINT RUSTY EXIT DOORS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC FLAPS IN DOORWAYS OF WALK-IN COOLERS(MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR WASHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM IN SAME AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
606324
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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(DELI SECTION WHERE LUNCHMEAT IS SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT OR REPLACE SAME. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED PROPERLY DUE TO DEEP INDENTATIONS IN SURFACES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FAN GAURDS AND COMPRESSORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER'S AREA(MEAT PACKAGER).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BUTCHER'S AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER) ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE SURFACE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORWAYS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZER). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. PAINT RUSTY EXIT DOORS. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC FLAPS IN DOORWAYS OF WALK-IN COOLERS(MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA ON SALES FLOOR.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS AT 3 COMP. SINK AND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR WASHROOM AND LOCKER ROOM IN SAME AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
68081
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
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE REAR SOUTHWEST HAS SOME CHIPPED PAINT,MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS.FLOORS TO WALLS REAR NEED REPAIR. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKEY FACUET AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat.MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER INTHE REAR LOCKER ROOM AREA.
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How results compare in ZIP 60620
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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