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A LOT TO SAVE FOOD

1207 W 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for A LOT TO SAVE FOOD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976897

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307562

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD ST

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

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: REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND TOILET ROOM, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY CAN BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR CAN NOT SHUT INTO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. ALSO SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT ROCKS BACK AND FOURTH.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307547

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND 35LBS OF HAMBURGER AND PORK CHOPS 25LBS NOT OF SOUND SOURCE THE HAMBURGER DISCOLORED ALL MOST BLACK AND SMELLED, THE PORK CHOP SOME HAVE A GREEN TINT AND WERE SOME OF THEM WERE DRIED OUT ALL WERE SPOILED IN THE FRESH MEAT COOLER. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF THEM.WORTH $34.00 PORK CHOPS AND HAMBURGER $65.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND TOILET ROOM, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY CAN BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR CAN NOT SHUT INTO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. ALSO SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT ROCKS BACK AND FOURTH.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307463

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD 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 IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND TOILET ROOM, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY CAN BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR CAN NOT SHUT INTO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. ALSO SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT ROCKS BACK AND FOURTH.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307309

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD 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 IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND TOILET ROOM, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY CAN BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLBASE IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. PROVIDE 4 INCH WALLBASE. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR CAN NOT SHUT INTO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. ALSO SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT ROCKS BACK AND FOURTH.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307284

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD 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: FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE REAR BACK METAL DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ALSO NOTED 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE NORTH WALL BEHIND ALL THE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH. TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT, ALSO MAKE THE OUTER OPENING DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTERS WHERE NECESSARY. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER IT IS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. REPLACE THE CRACKED GLASS IN SLIDING DOOR AT THE REACHIN MEAT COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND AT FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND TOILET ROOM, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY CAN BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLBASE IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. PROVIDE 4 INCH WALLBASE. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR CAN NOT SHUT INTO THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. ALSO SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT ROCKS BACK AND FOURTH.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072674

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD 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: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTERS WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND AT FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1235051

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234681

Location recorded for this inspection · A LOT TO SAVE FOOD · 1207 W 63RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 80F. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO LICENSED DUMPSTER ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME. OUTSIDE SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE WEEDS, CLUTTER.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME. PUTTY/UNAPPROVED SUBSTANCE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLBASE IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. PROVIDE 4 INCH WALLBASE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2179596.

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