Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SAVE-A -LOT on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2552683
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH TOILET ROOMS.OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN FIRST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA OVER WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN FOOD DISPLAY AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED STORE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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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
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2552323
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED POLICIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 DROPPINGS IN REAR DOCK AREA ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DOCK AREA BACK UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASTE WATER MUST DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA WITH OVER 100 WOODEN PALLETS, 10 PALLETS OF BALLED CARDBOARD AND OVER 100 MILK CARTONS STORED IN REAR NEAR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH TOILET ROOMS.OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN FIRST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN FOOD DISPLAY AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA OVER WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED STORE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2528583
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TSC FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS, REAR STOCK ROOM AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS . OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2373233
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED CHICAGO FOOD SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TSC FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370984
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED CHICAGO FOOD SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TSC FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1" GAP BETWEEN EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN CLOSET NEAR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN AISLE 7, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BREAD ROLLING CARTS IN SALES AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BETWEEN SMOKED MEAT COOLER AND FOIL PAN DISPLAY IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATES DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2369690
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1" GAP BETWEEN EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATES DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2369358
Location recorded for this inspection · SAVE-A -LOT · 7240 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED CHICAGO FOOD SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TSC FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SOAP DISPENSER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BREAD DISPLAY ROLLING CARTS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER ICE CREAM CONES DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN AISLE 7 NEAR COFFEE AND 2-LITER POP STORAGE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND CHARCOAL, DETERGENTS, FOAM PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATES DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60649
132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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