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CHATHAM MEAT MARKET

8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

Grocery Store

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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
2509261

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2135519

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER DOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN SALES AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND REMOVE ALL POP CRATES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER/MILK CRATES IN STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS IN SALES AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, GRINDERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA(FOOD SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEFT STOPPER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2130088

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER 53.1F, AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER 46F. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DELI MEATS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER, HAM 49.8-53.4F, HEAD CHEESE 53.6F, OLD FASHIONED LOAF 52.9F, LUNCHEON MEAT 52.8F, TURKEY 53.6F, PASTRAMI 53.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FRESH MEAT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE GROUND BEEF 47.3F, PORK 48.2F, TURKEY 48.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $375 AND 50LBS OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM DRAINPIPE AND WATER DRAINING HEAVILY ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER DOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN SALES AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND REMOVE ALL POP CRATES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER/MILK CRATES IN STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS IN SALES AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, GRINDERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA(FOOD SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEFT STOPPER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2069673

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1983231

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 28, 2017 AS REQUIRED. #32 THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS OF THE PACKAGED FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE WORN GASKETS. #41 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM, REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES OBSERVED. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A LIT CIGARETTE IN HIS MOUTH. ALSO OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY ON A TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CIGARETTES AND ASHES INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES PER THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE 7-32-015.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2065149

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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 MARCH 15, 2017 AS REQUIRED. #32 THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS OF THE PACKAGED FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE WORN GASKETS. #41 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM, REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2049365

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS OF THE PACKAGED FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER AREA, WALK-IN UNITS, STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. ALSO CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE PREP TABLE AND SINKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM, REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2028691

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF MEAT AND MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. FOUND SOME MEATS IN DISPLAY CASE ON THE STORAGE RACK AND NOT ON A PROTECTIVE SURFACE PROTECTING IT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. FOUND UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT SAW AND MEAT GRINDER WITH BLOOD STAINS, RUST AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND MEAT DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS IN DISPLAY CASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE LOWER WALL PANEL ATTACHED TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SAME. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS OF THE PACKAGED FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF MEAT CASES TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF ALL OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO CLEAN MEAT SAW AND MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER AREA, WALK-IN UNITS, STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. ALSO CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE PREP TABLE AND SINKS. OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE WORN OR MISSING WALL COVING WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK. OBSERVED LOOSE PANEL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR; MUST REATTACH PANEL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM, REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1995590

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: THE LOWER WALL PANEL ATTACHED TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR SAME. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS OF THE PACKAGED FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS, MILK ETC) ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF MEAT CASES TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF ALL OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO CLEAN MEAT SAW AND MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER AREA, WALK-IN UNITS, STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. ALSO CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE PREP TABLE AND SINKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM, REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1591522

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: OBSERVED DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTS NEAR REAR DELI COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFO PROVIDED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1589175

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE DELI REACH IN COOLER. 17 LBS OF HAM AT 51F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD AT 40F OF BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD UNPROTECTED IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED BEEF, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, AND HOW TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; PREP TABLES, WRAPPING UNIT, AND DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE DELI, REAR PREP, STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND DELI COUNTER,AND REAR STORAGE. DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTS NEAR REAR DELI COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR STORAGE ROOM HAS EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR, REAR PREP, AND FURNACE ROOM NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFO PROVIDED.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386229

Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT MARKET · 8329 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED IN UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED DELI DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS TURKEY 14.88LBS.44.8F-45.6F,22.14LBS.SPICED HAM 45.7F-48.6F.6.34LBS TURKEY HAM 46.9F,5.45LBS.CAJUN TURKEY 47.5F,11.76LBS.HOT HEAD CHEESE ,6.48LBS LIVER CHEESE 47.5F,4.52LBS CORNED BEEF 48.0F,7.93LBS.HONEY ROASTED TURKEY 44.7F,5.74LBS PASTRAMI 45.4F-47.1,3.92LBS TURKEY HOT HEAD CHEESE 44.6F,8.26LBS.HONEY HAM 44.9,12.13LBS.SALAMI 44.9F-45.7F,19.03LBS. BOLOGNA 45.8F-46.0F,36.12LBS. SPICED MEAT 45.2F-47.2F,6.69LBS POLISH HAM 45.1F,52.07LBS HAM 45.7F-48.5F,7.62LBS HARD SALAMI 45.6F-46.1F,4.67LBS BEEF SALAMI 46.2F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.244.39 LBS. $1,314.61.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT BLEACH STORAGE ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SAW MACHINE IN WALK IN COOLER,SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 5- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST BOTH FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRINDER,SAW MACHINE,REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WRAPPING STATIONS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN TOILETROOM,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS AND SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT ON SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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