Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639807
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11//OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE DISHES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11:// NOTED HOLE IN FLOOR AT REGISTER REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND BLUE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.------ 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER BEHIND REGISTER, IN REAR SOUTHEAST CLOSET BEHIND MEAT/DELI DISPLAY AND IN HALL TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROPERLT CLEAN AND MONITOR FACILITY FOR POTENTIAL RODENT ACTIVITY
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639353
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN/DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE DISHES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN. PIC INDICATED DRAINPIPE FROM SINK WAS BROKEN AND CALLED FOR REPAIR DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLE IN FLOOR AT REGISTER REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND BLUE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER BEHIND REGISTER, IN REAR SOUTHEAST CLOSET BEHIND MEAT/DELI DISPLAY AND IN HALL TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROPERLT CLEAN AND MONITOR FACILITY FOR POTENTIAL RODENT ACTIVITY
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611801
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR OUTER DOOR BY MOP SINK WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL OF THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLERS AND FROZEN FOOD FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -VENTS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT/INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, PREP AND IN THE STORE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607469
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR OUTER DOOR BY MOP SINK WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL OF THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLERS AND FROZEN FOOD FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -VENTS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET BY THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT/INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, PREP AND IN THE STORE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584659
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE: CHICKEN (53.0-61.1F), ITALIAN BEEF AND GRAVY (54.8F), AMERICAN CHEESE (49.4F), GROUND BEEF (60.4F), 3 EGGS (57.5F), MILK (58.2F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND 1/3 GALLON OF MILK AT $250 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.6F OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BUTCHER EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE WITH MEAT DEBRIS ON THE EQUIPMENT. THERE WAS NO FOOD STORED IN THE UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE AND TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE UNITMUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (DOORS 4,5,7). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EQUIPMENT IN THE INADEQUATE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PIECES OF MEAT AND THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OLD PIECES OF MEAT AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE EQUIPMENT INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584412
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (DOORS 4,5,7). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583912
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND THE MOP SINKS. MUST REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TOGO CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (DOORS 4,5,7). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER9NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) AND BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER (NOTED A HOLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEATIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH THE CRATES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MOP SINKS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING. ALSO MUST USE PROPER SHELVING, NOT POP OR MILK CRATES.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522979
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356314
Location recorded for this inspection · CHATHAM MEAT & GROCERY · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE 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 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.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRAINBOARD. MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD, FOR THE AIR DRYING OF ALL UTENSILS/DISHWARE, IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED COUNTER AREA WHERE POINT OF SALE IS INTENDED TO BE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE .
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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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